Translation and Meaning of: 要素 - youso

The Japanese term 「要素」 (youso) is composed of two kanji characters: 「要」 and 「素」。 In etymology, 「要」 means "necessity" or "essence," while 「素」 has the meaning of "element" or "component." Together, they form the expression that refers to an "element" or "essential component" of something larger, implying a fundamental part of a set or system.

「要素」 is widely used in the Japanese language to describe fundamental components or elements in various fields, such as science, mathematics, technology, and philosophy. In the scientific context, you may find the word used to indicate chemical elements or components of a formula. In technology, 「要素」 can refer to elements of a system, software, or algorithm.

The origin of the word refers to the traditional use of kanji characters that were incorporated into the Japanese vocabulary derived from Chinese. The use of 「要素」 in modern language allows for broad application in multiple contexts, reinforcing its importance as a technical and multifunctional term. At the same time, its semantic simplicity facilitates its use at various levels of conversation, from advanced technical discussions to everyday dialogues.

Moreover, using 「要素」, we can describe intangible aspects such as elements of success or happiness, highlighting the versatility and applicability of this term in everyday discourse. In lists, when discussing areas that require detailed analysis, such as project management, the term can be broken down into its various subcomponents to emphasize the importance of each part in a system or project.

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Synonyms and similar words

要素 (Yōso) - Essential element or component of a whole.
要点 (Yōten) - Main or essential point of a subject.
要因 (Yōin) - Factor or cause that contributes to a result.
要件 (Yōken) - Requirements or necessary conditions.
要旨 (Yōshi) - Summary or essence of a question or theme.
要素分析 (Yōso Bunseki) - Analysis of the constitutive elements of something.
要素構成 (Yōso Kōsei) - Composition or configuration of elements.
要素的 (Yōsoteki) - Related to the elements or that has characteristics of elements.
要素論 (Yōso Ron) - Theory or study about the elements.
要素説明 (Yōso Setsumei) - Explanation about the elements.
要素集合 (Yōso Shūgō) - Set of elements or grouping of them.

Related words

要点

youten

GIST; main point

六つ

mutsu

(num) Six

変化

henka

change; variation; alteration; mutation; transition; transformation; transfiguration; metamorphosis; variety; diversity; inflection; declension; conjugation

部品

buhin

parts; accessories

複数

fukusuu

plural; multiple

不可欠

fukaketsu

indispensable; essential

肥料

hiryou

manure; fertilizer

端

hashi

end (eg street); edge; tip; margin; point; point

中身

nakami

content; interior; substance; filling; (sword) blade

内容

naiyou

subject; content; topic; substance; detail; import

要素

Romaji: youso
Kana: ようそ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3

Translation / Meaning: element

Meaning in English: element

Definition: As individual parts that make up the whole.

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Example Sentences - (要素) youso

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調和は大切な要素です。

Chouwa wa taisetsu na youso desu

Harmony is an important factor.

調和 (chouwa) - harmony
は (wa) - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
大切 (taisetsu) - important, valuable
な (na) - grammatical particle that follows an adjective
要素 (yousou) - element, component
です (desu) - verb to be in the polite form

描写は小説や詩において非常に重要な要素です。

Miyashou wa shousetsu ya shi ni oite hijou ni juuyou na youso desu

The description is a very important element in novels and poems.

Description is a very important factor in novels and poems.

描写 (byousha) - Description
小説 (shousetsu) - romance, fiction
詩 (shi) - poetry
において (ni oite) - in, within
非常に (hijou ni) - extremely
重要な (juuyou na) - important
要素 (yousu) - element
です (desu) - is

酸素は人間にとって必要不可欠な要素です。

Sanso wa ningen ni totte hitsuyōfukaketsu na yōso desu

Oxygen is an essential element for humans.

酸素 (sanso) - Oxygen
は (wa) - Topic particle
人間 (ningen) - Human being
にとって (ni totte) - For
必要不可欠 (hitsuyoufukaketsu) - Essential, indispensable
な (na) - adjectival particle
要素 (yousou) - Element
です (desu) - Verb to be/estar

風土は文化を形成する重要な要素です。

Fūdo wa bunka o keisei suru jūyōna yōso desu

Conxon is an important factor in the formation of a culture.

風土 - Means "climate and soil" in Japanese, referring to the geographic characteristics of a region.
文化 - refers to the beliefs, values, customs and traditions of a group of people.
形成する - means "to form" or "mold" in Japanese, indicating that culture is influenced by the environment.
重要な - means "important" in Japanese, highlighting the relevance of the role of climate and soil in shaping culture.
要素 - means "element" in Japanese, referring to the components that make up something.

線は美しいデザインを作り出す重要な要素です。

Sen wa utsukushii dezain wo tsukuri dasu juuyou na youso desu

Line is an important factor in creating a beautiful design.

線 - means "line" in Japanese
は - Japanese topic particle
美しい - The adjective that means "pretty" or "beautiful" in Japanese is "美しい" (utsukushii).
デザイン - borrowed from the English word for "design"
を - Direct Object Particle in Japanese
作り出す - verb meaning "to create" or "to produce" in Japanese
重要な - 重要 (じゅうよう)
要素 - noun meaning "element" or "component" in Japanese
です - verb "to be" in Japanese, used to indicate a statement or affirmation

部首は漢字の構成要素を表します。

Bushu wa kanji no kōsei yōso o hyō shimasu

Bushu represents the structural elements of kanji.

The radical represents the components of Kanji.

部首 - means "radical" in Japanese and is used to classify kanji (Japanese ideograms) according to their features and components.
は - topic marking particle, which indicates that what comes next is the subject of the sentence.
漢字 - means "Chinese characters" and refers to the ideograms that were imported from China and adapted into the Japanese language.
の - possession particle, which indicates that what follows is the possessor or constituent of the object.
構成要素 - means "constituent elements" and refers to the strokes and components that make up kanji.
を - direct object particle, which indicates that what follows is the direct object of the sentence.
表します - means "represents" and is the verb that indicates the action that the radicals perform when composing the kanji.