Meaning

Primary

Nitrogen

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

An element that can cause a person to suffocate is nitrogen. Too much or too little will cause it.

Reading

ちっそ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

飛行機のタイヤには窒素が入っています。

There’s nitrogen in airplane tires.

Kanji Composition