Japanese

でんし
Meaning: electron; electronic
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

電
子

Example sentences

Warm up the food using the microwave.
精密な電子機器を取り扱う際は、細心の注意が必要だ。
Extreme care is required when handling precision electronic equipment.
電子レンジで弁当を温めた。
I heated up the bento in the microwave.
この電子回路には、多くの半導体素子が使われている。
Many semiconductor devices are used in this electronic circuit.
この電子機器は直流電源で動作します。
This electronic device operates on direct current power.

Usage Notes

In physics, it refers to the subatomic particle. In daily life, it often refers to electronic devices (like 'denshi renji' for microwave).

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