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

ガス

Romaji: gasu
Kana: ガス
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n4

Translation / Meaning: gas

Meaning in English: gas

Definition: A substance in a gaseous state.

Example Sentences - (ガス) gasu

See below some example sentences:

この病気の経過はどうですか？

Kono byouki no keika wa dou desu ka?

How is this disease?

• この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this"
• 病気 - noun meaning "disease"
• の - Particle indicating possession or relationship
• 経過 - noun meaning "progress" or "evolution"
• は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
• どう - adverb meaning "like"
• です - Verb "to be" in polite form
• か - Particle that indicates a question
• ？ - punctuation mark that indicates a question

商社は日本のビジネスに欠かせない存在です。

Shōsha wa Nihon no bijinesu ni kakasenai sonzai desu

Trading companies are indispensable for Japanese business.

• 商社 - Empresa comercial
• は - Topic particle
• 日本の - From Japan
• ビジネス - business
• に - target particle
• 欠かせない - indispensable
• 存在 - existence
• です - Verb "to be"

彼は試験で一問も抜かさなかった。

Kare wa shiken de ichimon mo nukasanakatta

He did not let any questions pass on the exam.

He gave no doubt in the exam.

• 彼 - The Japanese pronoun that means "he" is 彼 (かれ, kare).
• は - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
• 試験 - Japanese noun that means "exam"
• で - Japanese particle that indicates the place where something happened.
• 一問 - Japanese noun that means "a question"
• も - Japanese particle that indicates inclusion, in this case, "not even one"
• 抜かさなかった - Japanese verb in the negative past that means "did not fail to respond"

所為あっての結果

Shoi atte no kekka

The result is due to circumstances.

Resultados

• 所為 (shoi) - means "action" or "cause"
• あって (atte) - means "to be appropriate" or "to be suitable"
• の (no) - particle that indicates possession or relationship between words
• 結果 (kekka) - means "result" or "consequence"

穀物は私たちの食生活に欠かせないものです。

Kokumotsu wa watashitachi no shokuseikatsu ni kakasenai mono desu

Grains are essential for our diet.

Grains are indispensable for our diet.

• 穀物 (koku-motsu) - Grãos
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 私たちの (watashi-tachi no) - Nosso
• 食生活 (shoku-seikatsu) - Dietary food
• に (ni) - Destination particle
• 欠かせない (kakasenai) - Indispensável
• もの (mono) - Thing
• です (desu) - Verb to be/estar