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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抑制することは自己制御の重要な要素です。

Yokusei suru koto wa jiko seigyo no juuyou na youso desu

Exercising control is an important element of self-control.

Control is an important factor in self-control.

抑制する - Verb that means "inhibit", "repress", "control".
こと - noun meaning "thing", "fact"
は - particle that marks the theme of the sentence
自己制御 - Compound noun that means "self-control", "self-discipline".
の - Particle indicating possession or relationship
重要な - Adjective meaning "important"
要素 - noun that means "element", "component"
です - verb indicating "to be" or "to exist" in a polite form

建設は社会の発展に不可欠な要素です。

Kensetsu wa shakai no hatten ni fukaketsu na yōso desu

Construction is an indispensable element for the development of society.

Construction is an essential element for social development.

建設 - Construction
は - Topic particle
社会 - Society
の - Possessive particle
発展 - Development
に - Destination particle
不可欠 - Essential
な - adjectival suffix
要素 - Element
です - polite way of being

助詞は日本語の文法に欠かせない要素です。

Joshi wa nihongo no bunpou ni kakasenai youso desu

Particles are an essential element in Japanese grammar.

Athletic is an indispensable factor in Japanese grammar.

助詞 (joshi) - particle
は (wa) - Topic particle
日本語 (nihongo) - Japanese language
の (no) - Possessive particle
文法 (bunpou) - grammar
に (ni) - Location particle
欠かせない (kakasenai) - indispensable
要素 (yousou) - element
です (desu) - Verb "to be"

力は人生で重要な要素です。

Chikara wa jinsei de juuyou na youso desu

Strength is an important element in life.

Power is an important factor in life.

力 (chikara) - strength, power
は (wa) - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
人生 (jinsei) - human life
で (de) - grammatical particle that indicates the means or place where something happens
重要 (juuyou) - important
な (na) - grammatical particle that indicates the adjectivization of a noun
要素 (yousou) - element, component
です (desu) - verb to be in the polite form

作物は農業の基本的な要素です。

Sakumotsu wa nōgyō no kihonteki na yōso desu

Crops are basic elements of agriculture.

Crops are the basic elements of agriculture.

作物 - cultivation
は - Topic particle
農業 - agriculture
の - Possessive particle
基本的 - Basic
な - adjectival suffix
要素 - Element
です - Verb to be/estar

仮名遣いは日本語の重要な要素です。

Kanazukai wa nihongo no juuyou na youso desu

Japanese spelling is an important element of the Japanese language.

The passive noun is an important factor in Japanese.

仮名遣い (kana-yomi) - the Japanese writing system that uses syllabic characters (hiragana and katakana) to represent sounds and ideograms (kanji) to represent words
は (wa) - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
日本語 (nihongo) - Japanese language
の (no) - particle that indicates possession or relationship between two things
重要な (juuyou na) - important
要素 (yousou) - element, component
です (desu) - verb to be in the polite form

サービスは大切な要素です。

Saabisu wa taisetsu na youso desu

Services are important factors.

サービス - Service
は - Topic particle
大切 - important, valuable
な - adjectival suffix
要素 - element
です - Verb to be/estar in the present

スタンドはジョジョの奇妙な冒険に出てくる重要な要素です。

Sutando wa Jojo no Kimyō na Bōken ni detekuru jūyōna yōso desu

The booth is a major factor in JoJo's strange adventure.

スタンド - word in Japanese that refers to a supernatural power present in the series Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.
ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 - title of the manga and anime series created by Hirohiko Araki.
出てくる - verb in Japanese that means "to appear" or "to emerge".
重要な - adjective in Japanese meaning "important".
要素 - noun in Japanese that means "element" or "component".
です - auxiliary verb in Japanese that indicates an affirmation or a statement.