Translation and Meaning of: ガラス - garasu

The Japanese word 「ガラス」 (garasu) refers to "glass." The etymology of the word dates back to Old Norse "glas," which refers to glass or crystal. This expression has influenced the vocabulary in various languages, becoming a common term to describe the material, especially in contexts of construction and art.

The use of the term 「ガラス」 expanded in Japan, especially during the 19th century, when there was an increase in communication and cultural exchange with the West. The importation of Western technologies and products brought new materials, including glass, which quickly became an integral part of everyday life. Before 「ガラス」 was adopted, Japan already had native terms like 「硝子」 (garasu) that also refer to glass, but with a more traditional and artisanal connotation.

Characteristics and Applications of Glass

Glass has several properties, such as:

• Transparency, which allows the passage of light;
• Durability, becoming a resistant material;
• Versatility, being used in consumer products, construction, and art.

The applications of the term 「ガラス」 extend from windows and containers to works of art and decoration. The skill to work with glass has also developed into various forms of craftsmanship in Japan, emphasizing the aesthetic appreciation of the material.

As a result of cultural and technical evolution, 「ガラス」 is now an essential part of modern language and is commonly found in everything from contemporary architecture to interior designs. The development of glass manufacturing techniques, both traditional and modern, has allowed Japan to stand out in the production of high-quality glass items.

Vocabulary

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Synonyms and similar words

• 硝子 (garasu) - glass
• ファイングラス (fain gurasu) - Thin glass
• ガラス製品 (garasu seihin) - Glass products
• ガラス器 (garasu ki) - Glass utensils
• ガラス製 (garasu sei) - Made of glass
• ガラス素材 (garasusozai) - Glass material

ガラス

Romaji: garasu
Kana: ガラス
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n4

Translation / Meaning: Glass panel

Meaning in English: glass;pane

Definition: A highly hard, transparent, and brittle substance.

Example Sentences - (ガラス) garasu

See below some example sentences:

ガラスは割れやすいです。

Garasu wa wareyasui desu

Glass is fragile and breaks easily.

Glass is easy to break.

• ガラス (garasu) - glass
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 割れ (ware) - break
• やすい (yasui) - easy to
• です (desu) - is

このガラスは割れる可能性がある。

Kono garasu wa wareru kanōsei ga aru

This glass window has the possibility of breaking.

This glass can break.

• この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this" or "this here"
• ガラス - noun that means "glass"
• は - topic particle that indicates that the subject of the sentence is "this glass"
• 割れる - verb in the potential form that means "can break"
• 可能性 - noun meaning "possibility"
• が - subject particle that indicates that "the possibility of breaking" is the subject of the sentence
• ある - verb that means "exists"

破裂したガラスが散らばっていた。

Haretsu shita garasu ga chirabatte ita

The glass broke and spread.

The popped glass was spread.

• 破裂した - broken, shattered
• ガラス - glass
• が - subject particle
• 散らばっていた - was spread out

透明なガラスは美しいです。

Toumei na garasu wa utsukushii desu

Transparent glass is beautiful.

The clear glass is beautiful.

• 透明な - adjective meaning "transparent"
• ガラス - noun that means "glass"
• は - Topic particle
• 美しい - Adjective that means "beautiful"
• です - Verb "to be" in polite form