also: マッス
Used especially in art contexts to refer to a solid, three-dimensional mass or volume. Also appears in compound terms like マスゲーム (mass games).
This factory mass-produces parts.
It's difficult to express the sense of mass in sculpture.
noun-modifying (irregular)
mass (media, production, etc.)
Only with reading マス
Prenominal use in compounds like マスコミ (mass communication) or マスプロ (mass production). Not used as a standalone adjective.
The influence of mass media is significant.
This ad is aimed at appealing to the masses.
鮭 (salmon) and マス (trout) are closely related fish that learners often mix up, though they are distinct species with different names.
Standard katakana spelling for the loanword 'mass'.
Rare variant spelling; the geminate consonant is not standard for this loanword.
Loanword from English 'mass'.
mass driver; electromagnetic catapult
light sparring; no-contact boxing practice
mass democracy