金属

• Reading: きんぞく
• Romaji: kinzoku
• Kanji breakdown: 金 (kin) — gold, metal; 属 (zoku) — belong, genus
• Pronunciation: /ki.n.zo.kɯ/

Meaning

Metal. A general term for metallic elements and materials.

A noun used in science, manufacturing, and daily life to refer to metals in general. Commonly appears in compounds like 金属製 (made of metal) and 金属アレルギー (metal allergy). Used in both technical and casual speech.

Examples

1. この指輪はどんな金属でできていますか。 What kind of metal is this ring made of?
2. 金属アレルギーがあるのでピアスに気をつけている。 I have a metal allergy, so I'm careful about earrings.
3. 工場で金属を加工する仕事をしている。 I work at a factory processing metal.

Usage Guide

Context: science, manufacturing, daily life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 金 (gold, metal) and 属 (belong, genus). The combination means 'belonging to the class of metals,' reflecting the scientific classification of metallic elements.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal