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.
Symptoms of cyanide poisoning appeared.
Literally 'cyanide compound'. Used in more technical or precise contexts.
Cyanide compounds are highly toxic.
Technical term 'cyanide' using katakana for 'cyan'. Used in chemistry.
The specific compound potassium cyanide, often associated with suicide, murder, or industrial use.
The gas or liquid hydrogen cyanide, used in executions or as a chemical weapon.
The condition or act of being poisoned by cyanide.
Standard term for cyanide poisoning.
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.
Detect cyanide ions.
Full chemical name for potassium cyanide. Used in formal or scientific contexts.
Potassium cyanide is regulated under the Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Law.
Chemical name for hydrogen cyanide. Used in technical literature.
Hydrogen cyanide has a low boiling point.