Translation and Meaning of: 溶岩 - yougan

The Japanese word 「溶岩」 (yougan) is composed of two kanji: 「溶」 (you), which means "to melt" or "fluid," and 「岩」 (gan), which means "rock." Together, these characters form the term for "lava," the substance that emerges from volcanoes during eruptions. The composition of the kanji clearly symbolizes the nature of lava, being a rock that becomes fluid due to the intense heat within the Earth.

In the etymology of 「溶岩」, 「溶」 contains the water radical 「氵」, highlighting the idea of something melted and fluid, while 「岩」 is often associated with mountainous terrain or solid rocks. This radical visually depicts the dramatic transformation of solid rock into a liquid state when exposed to extreme temperatures, emphasizing the dynamics of these geological formations.

The origin of the use of 「溶岩」 can be traced back to when the Japanese began studying volcanoes and their associated phenomena. Historical records of volcanic eruptions in Japan, a region full of tectonic activity, helped shape the understanding and scientific terminology in the country. Familiarity with this word grows in areas close to active volcanoes, where people have a greater awareness of the risks and beauty of these natural forces.

As variações da palavra incluem 「溶岩流」 (youganryuu), significando "lava flow", e 「溶岩穴」 (yougan ana), referindo-se a "lava tubes". Essas variações são úteis para entender o impacto e as características da lava em diferentes contextos geológicos. O termo é fundamental em discussões sobre vulcanologia, geologia e mitigação de desastres.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 火山岩 (kazan-gan) - Igneous rock formed by volcanic activity.
• 火山石 (kazan-seki) - Volcanic rock used in construction or decoration.
• 火山溶岩 (kazan-yougan) - Lava that flows from a volcano during an eruption.
• 火山岩石 (kazan-ganseki) - Rocks formed by cooled magma; synonym for volcanic rock.
• 火山岩類 (kazan-ganrui) - Category of rocks related to volcanic activities.
• 火山岩質 (kazan-ganshitsu) - Quality or characteristic of a volcanic rock.
• 火山熔岩 (kazan-yougan) - Lava resulting from the melting of rocks during an eruption.
• 火山熔岩石 (kazan-youganseki) - Rock composed of solidified lava.
• 火山熔岩質 (kazan-youganshitsu) - Characteristics of a rock composed of lava.

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溶岩

Romaji: yougan
Kana: ようがん
Type: Noun
L: jlpt-n2

Translation / Meaning: lava

Meaning in English: lava

Definition: Solidified magma flowing from a volcano.

Example Sentences - (溶岩) yougan

See below some example sentences:

溶岩が噴火した。

Yōgan ga funka shita

O lava entrou em erupção.

A lava entrou em erupção.

• 溶岩 - Lava
• が - Subject particle
• 噴火 - Erupção vulcânica
• した - Passado do verbo "fazer"