Translation guide
A dendrite is a branched projection of a neuron that receives signals from other neurons. In Japanese, the standard term is 樹状突起 (じゅじょうとっき), used in biology and neuroscience. This guide covers the primary scientific term and related expressions.
The branched extension of a nerve cell that receives electrochemical signals.
Standard scientific term for dendrite. Literally 'tree-like process'. Used in textbooks, research, and formal contexts.
A branching, tree-like crystal structure formed during solidification of metals or other materials.
Both refer to dendrites of neurons. 樹状突起 is the formal Japanese term, while デンドライト is a loanword. In academic papers, 樹状突起 is almost always used. デンドライト may appear in informal contexts or when speaking with non-specialists, but it can sound slightly less precise.
神経細胞の樹状突起は他の細胞から信号を受け取る。
The dendrites of a neuron receive signals from other cells.
樹状突起の分枝パターンは神経機能に影響を与える。
The branching pattern of dendrites affects neural function.
Katakana loanword from English 'dendrite'. Common in casual scientific conversation or when referring to the concept in a more general sense, but 樹状突起 is preferred in formal writing.
デンドライトの成長にはカルシウムが重要だ。
Calcium is important for dendrite growth.
In materials science, the katakana term is standard. Also called 樹枝状晶 (じゅしじょうしょう) but デンドライト is more common.
金属の凝固過程でデンドライトが形成される。
Dendrites form during the solidification process of metals.
Kanji term for dendritic crystal. More formal and less common than デンドライト.
樹枝状晶の成長を抑制するために添加元素が用いられる。
Additive elements are used to suppress the growth of dendritic crystals.