Translation and Meaning of: ガス - gasu
The word 「ガス」 (gasu), which translates to "gas," has its roots in the English term "gas." The use of this expression in the Japanese language is an example of the adoption of foreign words, which integrate into the Japanese vocabulary. This practice, known as gairaigo (外来語), consists of incorporating words from other languages, primarily English, to describe concepts that may not have direct equivalents in the Japanese language.
The term 「ガス」 (gasu) can be applied in a variety of contexts. Generally, it refers to substances that are in a gaseous state, but the word can also encompass more specific aspects, such as natural gas, cooking gas, and other types of gases used in industries or laboratories. The broader definition questions the gaseous properties and their practical applications, such as fuel, heating agent, or raw material in chemical processes.
Origin and Evolution of the term
The adoption of 「ガス」 (gasu) in Japanese has shown an interesting evolution. Originally, the English word "gas" was derived from the Latin term "chaos," which meant an undefined substance. This origin refers to the volatile and changeable nature of gases. In scientific contexts, 「ガス」 (gasu) is often used to describe physical and chemical phenomena, highlighting the scientific importance of the term in Japan and its relevance in academic studies.
Practical Applications
- Natural Gas: Widely used as a source of energy.
- Kitchen Gas: Commonly used in Japanese cuisine, especially on gas stoves.
- Industrial Gases: Like oxygen and nitrogen, essential in industrial processes.
The term 「ガス」 (gasu) reveals not only a linguistic adaptation but also the interconnection of different areas of knowledge, such as science, cuisine, and industry. This intersection illustrates the versatility of language and how it evolves to meet the needs of society, enabling effective and precise communication.
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Synonyms and similar words
- 燃料 (Nenryou) - Fuel
- 燃料ガス (Nenryou gasu) - Fuel gas
- ガス燃料 (Gasu nenryou) - Gas as fuel
- ガスエネルギー (Gasu enerugī) - Gas energy
- ガス燃料エネルギー (Gasu nenryou enerugī) - Energy from gas fuel
- ガス供給 (Gasu kyōkyū) - Gas supply
- ガス会社 (Gasu kaisha) - Gas company
- ガス事業 (Gasu jigyō) - Gas business
- ガスサービス (Gasu sābisu) - Gas service
- ガス配管 (Gasu haikan) - Gas pipe installation
- ガスライン (Gasu rain) - Gas line
- ガスパイプ (Gasu paipu) - Gas tube
- ガスメーター (Gasu mēta) - Gas meter
- ガスタンク (Gasu tanku) - Gas tank
- ガスボンベ (Gasu bonbe) - Gas cylinder
- ガスコンロ (Gasu konro) - gas stove
- ガスストーブ (Gasu sutōbu) - Gas stove
- ガスヒーター (Gasu hītā) - Gas heater
- ガスファンヒーター (Gasu fan hītā) - Gas heater with fan
- ガスウォーターヒーター (Gasu wōtā hītā) - Gas water heater
- ガス温水器 (Gasu onsuiki) - Gas water heater
- ガスボイラー (Gasu boirā) - Gas boiler
- ガス発電 (Gasu hatsuden) - Gas power generation
- ガスタービン (Gasu tābin) - Gas turbine
Related words
Romaji: gasu
Kana: ガス
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n4
Translation / Meaning: gas
Meaning in English: gas
Definition: A substance in a gaseous state.
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How to Write in Japanese - (ガス) gasu
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Example Sentences - (ガス) gasu
See below some example sentences:
Kushi de kami wo tokasu
Put your hair with a comb
- 櫛 - an object used to comb hair
- で - a particle that indicates the means or tool used to perform an action
- 髪 - hair
- を - a particle that indicates the direct object of the action
- とかす - a verb that means "to comb"
Satou wo tokasu to amaku narimasu
When you dissolve sugar
Dissolve the sugar to make it sweet.
- 砂糖 (satou) - sugar
- を (wo) - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
- 溶かす (tokasu) - dissolve
- と (to) - particle indicating the consequence of the previous action
- 甘く (amaku) - docemente
- なります (narimasu) - torna-se
Watashi wa kuruma o ugokasu koto ga dekimasu
I can move the car.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "I"
- 車 (kuruma) - noun that means "car"
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence, in this case "car"
- 動かす (ugokasu) - verb that means "to move"
- こと (koto) - noun meaning "thing" or "action"
- が (ga) - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case "I"
- できます (dekimasu) - Verb that means "to be able to"
- . (ponto) - punctuation mark indicating the end of the sentence
Nigasu koto wa yurusarenai
It is not allowed to let escape.
It is not allowed to escape.
- 逃がす - Verb that means "let go", "let slip away".
- こと - substantivo que significa "coisa", "fato"
- は - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
- 許されない - verb in the negative form meaning "not to be allowed", "not to be tolerated"
Denshi gijutsu wa gendai shakai ni kakasenai mono desu
Electronic technology is indispensable in modern society.
Electronic technology is indispensable to modern society.
- 電子技術 - electronic technology
- は - Topic particle
- 現代社会 - Modern society
- に - Location particle
- 欠かせない - indispensable
- もの - thing
- です - Verb to be/estar in the present
Satou wo oyuni tokashite kudasai
Please dissolve sugar in hot water.
Melt the sugar in hot water.
- 砂糖 (sato) - sugar
- を (wo) - object particle
- お湯 (oyu) - hot water
- に (ni) - target particle
- 溶かして (tokashite) - dissolve
- ください (kudasai) - Please
Shouka ni wa jikan ga kakaru
Digestion takes time.
It takes time to digest.
- 消化 (shouka) - digestion
- には (ni wa) - indication of time or place where something occurs
- 時間 (jikan) - time
- が (ga) - subject particle
- かかる (kakaru) - take time, delay
Kanojo wa shinjitsu o akashita
She revealed the truth.
She revealed the truth.
- 彼女 (kanojo) - she
- は (wa) - Topic particle
- 真実 (shinjitsu) - truth
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 明かした (akashita) - revelou
Kono shouhin no hyouka wa takai desu
The evaluation of this product is high.
The evaluation of this product is high.
- この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this" or "this here"
- 商品 - noun meaning "product" or "merchandise"
- の - particle that indicates possession or relationship between two things
- 評価 - noun that means "evaluation" or "classification"
- は - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
- 高い - adjective that means "high" or "elevated," but in this context means "good" or "excellent."
- です - verb "to be" in the polite and polite form
Enerugī wa watashitachi no seikatsu ni kakasenai mono desu
Energy is indispensable for our lives.
- エネルギー - energy
- は - Topic particle
- 私たち - we
- の - Possessive particle
- 生活 - life
- に - target particle
- 欠かせない - indispensable
- もの - thing
- です - Verb to be/estar in the present
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