Translation and Meaning of: 放射 - housha

The word 「放射」 (housha) is composed of two kanji: 「放」 and 「射」. The kanji 「放」 means "to release" or "to let go," and its roots can be traced back to the idea of dispersing or moving something away. On the other hand, the kanji 「射」 carries meanings of "to shoot" or "to emit" and is often associated with the act of throwing something at a distance. Together, these kanji form the idea of emitting or releasing something, which perfectly fits the scientific concept of radiation, one of the most common translations for 「放射」.

In science, 「放射」 primarily refers to the emission of energy or particles from a point of origin. This can include different types of radiation, such as electromagnetic radiation or particle radiation, common in nuclear physics and other related fields. This emission can occur naturally, as in the case of radiation emitted by the sun, or artificially, in industrial and medical processes. Therefore, the expression is used in various contexts, from natural sciences to technology and medicine.

The origin of the word reflects the attempt to describe phenomena observed for centuries, where elements and forces of nature were perceived as emitting or releasing energy in some way. With the development of science, it became essential to create terms that could accurately describe and categorize these phenomena, and 「放射」 offers just that. Additionally, the term can be expanded into other compound words, such as 放射線 (houshasen), which means "radiation," and 放射能 (houshano), which refers to "radioactivity." This last usage is especially common in discussions about nuclear safety and energy.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 放散 (ほうさん, housan) - Dispensation, dispersion.
• 放出 (ほうしゅつ, houshutsu) - Release, issuance.
• 放射線 (ほうしゃせん, houshasen) - Radiação.
• 放射性 (ほうしゃせい, houshasei) - Radioactive, related to radiation.

放射

Romaji: housha
Kana: ほうしゃ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: radiation; emission

Meaning in English: radiation;emission

Definition: Electromagnetic waves and particles emitted by atomic nuclei.

Example Sentences - (放射) housha

See below some example sentences:

放射能は環境に悪影響を与える可能性があります。

Hōshanō wa kankyō ni aku eikyō o ataeru kanōsei ga arimasu

Radioactivity can have an adverse effect on the environment.

• 放射能 - radiação
• は - Topic marking particle
• 環境 - environment
• に - Destination marking particle
• 悪影響 - negative effect
• を - object marker particle
• 与える - cause
• 可能性 - possibility
• が - subject marking particle
• あります - exists