Meaning

Primary

Electron

Alternative

Electronic

Word Type

noun

Explanation

An electricity child. What is a really small part of electricity? What makes up electricity? That would be the electron. This word can also refer to things that are electronic as well.

Reading

でんし
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 電子カルテ

    electronic medical record

    電子メール

    email

    電子レンジ

    microwave

Context Sentences

カレーを電子レンジに入れました。

I put the curry in the microwave.

その電子ピアノはいくらですか。

How much does that electronic piano cost?

一年前から、紙の本ではなく、Kindleで電子ブックをよむようになりました。

A year ago, I started reading e-books on my Kindle instead of paper books.

電子は目で見ることができません。

You can't see electrons with your eyes.

Kanji Composition