Translation guide
A highly toxic chemical compound. In Japanese, it is referred to by its chemical name or common names, often in technical or crime-related contexts.
Referring to the chemical substance potassium cyanide (KCN).
Standard chemical name, used in scientific and formal contexts.
シアン化カリウムは猛毒です。
Potassium cyanide is a deadly poison.
These terms are almost exclusively used in contexts of chemistry, industrial accidents, or criminal investigations. They are not everyday vocabulary.
Common abbreviation, often used in news reports and everyday speech about poisoning cases.
青酸カリによる中毒事件が発生した。
A poisoning incident involving potassium cyanide occurred.