sticky, adhesive, viscous
On'yomi (音読み)
- ネン
- テン
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- ねば.る
About this kanji
The kanji "粘" represents the idea of something sticky or adhesive. It is often used as a noun or in compounds. For example, "粘土" (ねんど) means 'clay', which is a sticky material frequently used in pottery. Another example is "粘着" (ねんちゃく), which translates to 'adhesion', often referring to sticky substances like tape. Additionally, "粘性" (ねんせい) means 'viscosity', describing how thick or sticky a liquid is. You might also encounter "粘り強い" (ねばりづよい), meaning 'persistent', describing someone who does not give up easily. Remember, while "粘" can describe physical stickiness, it can also apply to mental qualities like perseverance.
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Example sentences
この接着剤は非常に粘着性がある。
This glue is very adhesive.
Meanings across languages
- English
- sticky, adhesive, viscous
- Tiếng Việt
- dính, bám, keo
- 日本語
- 粘着, 粘る
- 한국어
- 끈적이는, 접착성, 점성
- 中文
- 粘性, 黏着, 黏稠
- id
- lengket, adhesif, kental
- th
- เหนียว, ติด, viscous
- es
- pegajoso, adhesivo, viscoso
- fr
- collant, adhésif, visqueux
- de
- klebrig, haftend, zähflüssig
- pt
- pegajoso, adesivo, viscoso
Common compounds
- 粘土ねんどclay
- 粘着ねんちゃくadhesion, sticky
- 粘性ねんせいviscosity
- 粘り強いねばりづよいpersistent, tenacious
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