Translation guide
Cyanide refers to highly toxic chemical compounds containing the cyano group. In Japanese, the most common term is 青酸 (seisan) or 青酸化合物 (seisan kagōbutsu), but specific compounds like 青酸カリ (potassium cyanide) are often used in context.
The broad class of toxic cyanide chemicals, often encountered in news, crime stories, or chemistry.
General term for cyanide, especially hydrogen cyanide or cyanide ion. Common in news and general contexts.
青酸中毒の症状が出た。
Symptoms of cyanide poisoning appeared.
Literally 'cyanide compound'. Used in more technical or precise contexts.
青酸化合物は猛毒です。
Cyanide compounds are highly toxic.
Technical term 'cyanide' using katakana for 'cyan'. Used in chemistry.
シアン化物イオンを検出する。
Detect cyanide ions.
The specific compound potassium cyanide, often associated with suicide, murder, or industrial use.
Common abbreviation for potassium cyanide. Widely recognized.
青酸カリを飲んで自殺した。
He committed suicide by drinking potassium cyanide.
The gas or liquid hydrogen cyanide, used in executions or as a chemical weapon.
Common term for hydrogen cyanide gas, often in the context of gas chambers or industrial accidents.
青酸ガスが漏れた。
Hydrogen cyanide gas leaked.
Chemical name for hydrogen cyanide. Used in technical literature.
シアン化水素は沸点が低い。
Hydrogen cyanide has a low boiling point.
The condition or act of being poisoned by cyanide.
Standard term for cyanide poisoning.
青酸中毒で死亡した。
Died from cyanide poisoning.
In crime or suicide contexts, 青酸カリ is the most recognized term. In chemistry, use シアン化物 or specific compound names. Avoid using 青酸 alone when referring to solid potassium cyanide, as it may be ambiguous.
Full chemical name for potassium cyanide. Used in formal or scientific contexts.
シアン化カリウムは毒物及び劇物取締法で規制されている。
Potassium cyanide is regulated under the Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Law.