Translation guide
The chemical element arsenic (As). This guide covers how to refer to the element itself, its compounds, and related concepts in Japanese.
ヒ素
arsenic (element)
Referring to the element arsenic in scientific, industrial, or general contexts.
The standard Japanese word for arsenic, used in chemistry, medicine, and everyday contexts.
Arsenic is a toxic element.
地下水からヒ素が検出された。
Arsenic was detected in the groundwater.
An alternative kanji spelling for arsenic, rarely used today. Mostly found in older texts.
砒素は古い文献に見られる。
Arsenic is seen in old documents.
Talking about arsenic in the context of poisoning, murder mysteries, or historical poisons.
Same word as the element, but used in poison contexts. Often appears in compounds.
彼はヒ素中毒で亡くなった。
He died of arsenic poisoning.
Arsenic compound; used when referring to specific chemical forms used as poisons.
この事件ではヒ素化合物が使われた。
An arsenic compound was used in this case.
Arsenious acid, a specific arsenic compound historically used as a poison. Technical term.
Referring to arsenic-containing substances like pesticides, semiconductors, or pigments.
General term for arsenic compounds.
ヒ素化合物は半導体の製造に使われる。
Arsenic compounds are used in semiconductor manufacturing.
Gallium arsenide, a semiconductor material.
ガリウムヒ素は高速電子デバイスに利用される。
Gallium arsenide is used in high-speed electronic devices.
Lead arsenate, formerly used as a pesticide.
English phrases like 'arsenic and old lace' do not translate directly. Use the Japanese title of the work if referring to the play/film: 「毒薬と老嬢」(どくやくとろうじょう).
Arsenious acid was once used as an insecticide.
ヒ酸鉛は過去に農薬として使用された。
Lead arsenate was used as a pesticide in the past.