分子構造

• Reading: ぶんしこうぞう
• Romaji: bunshi kouzou
• Kanji breakdown: 分 (bun) — divide, part; 子 (shi) — child, small unit; 構 (kou) — construct, set up; 造 (zou) — create, build
• Pronunciation: /bɯɴ.ɕi.koː.zoː/

Meaning

Molecular structure. The arrangement of atoms within a molecule.

A compound noun from the sciences combining 分子 (bunshi, molecule) with 構造 (kouzou, structure). Used in chemistry, biology, and materials science to describe how atoms are arranged and bonded within a molecule. Appears in academic texts, science education, and research contexts. Understanding this term is useful for reading scientific articles and textbooks in Japanese.

Examples

1. 水の分子構造は非常にシンプルだ。 The molecular structure of water is extremely simple.
2. 分子構造を解析するための新しい技術が開発された。 New technology for analyzing molecular structures has been developed.
3. この薬の効果は分子構造に関係している。 The effectiveness of this drug is related to its molecular structure.

Usage Guide

Context: chemistry, science education, research

Tone: academic

Origin & History

Compound of 分子 (bunshi, molecule — from 分, divide + 子, small unit) and 構造 (kouzou, structure — from 構, construct + 造, create).

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Educated