Translation guide
A chemical compound containing carbon, typically found in living organisms or synthesized in laboratories. In Japanese, the standard term is 有機化合物, often shortened to 有機物 in everyday contexts.
The learner wants to refer to any organic compound in a scientific or general context.
Standard scientific term for 'organic compound'. Used in chemistry and formal contexts.
Organic compounds are compounds that contain carbon.
Shorter, more common term for 'organic matter' or 'organic compound', often used in everyday or environmental contexts.
When organic matter in the soil decomposes, it becomes nutrients.
The learner wants to distinguish organic from inorganic compounds.
Phrase meaning 'organic and inorganic compounds'. Used when comparing the two categories.
Please explain the difference between organic and inorganic compounds.
The learner wants to refer to volatile organic compounds, often in the context of air pollution or indoor air quality.
Standard term for 'volatile organic compounds' (VOCs). Often abbreviated as VOC (ブイオーシー) in technical contexts.
In everyday conversation, 有機物 (ゆうきぶつ) is often used instead of the more formal 有機化合物 (ゆうきかごうぶつ). For example, when talking about organic food or organic farming, 有機 (ゆうき) is used as a prefix, as in 有機野菜 (ゆうきやさい, organic vegetables).
Volatile organic compounds cause indoor air pollution.