Translation guide
The chemical element sulfur (S), a yellow nonmetal. In Japanese, the primary term is 硫黄 (いおう). This guide covers the element itself, its compounds, and related expressions.
sulfur (element)
Referring to the element sulfur in scientific, industrial, or everyday contexts.
The standard Japanese word for sulfur. Used in chemistry, industry, and daily life.
Sulfur is a yellow nonmetallic element.
In volcanic areas, you can smell sulfur.
The chemical symbol 'S' is commonly used in scientific contexts, just like in English.
S is the chemical symbol for sulfur.
Referring to specific sulfur-containing substances or concepts.
Sulfuric acid. A very common industrial chemical.
Sulfuric acid is a strong acid.
Sulfide. Used in chemistry and geology.
Sulfur spring. Refers to hot springs with high sulfur content, known for their distinctive smell and health benefits.
Describing the pale yellow color characteristic of sulfur.
Sulfur-yellow color. A descriptive term, not commonly used in everyday conversation; 黄色 (きいろ) is more natural for general yellow.
The wall was painted sulfur-yellow.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'a color like sulfur'. More natural than 硫黄色 for casual description.
That flower is a sulfur-like color.
In daily conversation, 硫黄 (いおう) is perfectly natural when talking about the element, such as in hot springs or matches. In scientific contexts, the symbol S or compound names like 硫酸 (りゅうさん) are used.
This ore contains sulfides.
Sulfur dioxide. Often mentioned in environmental contexts.
Sulfur dioxide causes air pollution.
この温泉は硫黄泉で、肌に良いと言われています。
This hot spring is a sulfur spring and is said to be good for the skin.