nucleus, kernel, core
On'yomi (音読み)
- カク
- コク
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- かく
- るい
About this kanji
The kanji 「核」 primarily means "nucleus" or "core" and is often used as a noun. It appears in several important compounds. For example, 核兵器 (かくへいき) means "nuclear weapon," which refers to powerful explosives. Another compound is 原子核 (げんしかく), meaning "atomic nucleus," the central part of an atom. 核家族 (かくかぞく) translates to "nuclear family," indicating a family unit consisting of parents and their children. Additionally, 核酸 (かくさん) stands for "nucleic acid," which is essential in genetics. This kanji is mainly used in scientific or formal contexts, particularly when discussing topics related to atoms or family structures.
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Example sentences
彼は核に関する研究をしている。
He is conducting research on nuclear matters.
Meanings across languages
- English
- nucleus, kernel, core
- Tiếng Việt
- hạt nhân, cốt lõi, hạt giống
- 日本語
- 核, コア, 中心
- 한국어
- 핵
- 中文
- 核
- id
- inti
- th
- นิวเคลียส
- es
- núcleo
- fr
- noyau
- de
- Kern
- pt
- núcleo
Common compounds
- 核兵器かくへいきnuclear weapon
- 原子核げんしかくatomic nucleus
- 核家族かくかぞくnuclear family
- 核酸かくさんnucleic acid
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