Translation guide
TNT is an explosive compound. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to by its chemical name or abbreviation.
Referring to the chemical substance trinitrotoluene
The full chemical name, used in formal or technical contexts.
トリニトロトルエンは爆薬として使われる。
Trinitrotoluene is used as an explosive.
The abbreviation TNT is widely understood and used in Japanese, especially in casual or general contexts.
その爆弾にはTNTが使われていた。
TNT was used in that bomb.
Literally 'TNT gunpowder/explosive', used to specify the explosive nature.
TNT火薬は強力な爆薬だ。
TNT explosive is a powerful explosive.