マーキュリー
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Meanings
1
Refers to the Roman god Mercury, equivalent to the Greek god Hermes. Used in contexts of mythology or astrology.
See also: メルクリウス
Mercury is known as the god of commerce and travel.
2
The planet closest to the sun. In Japanese, 水星 is the native term, but マーキュリー is used in astrological or Western contexts.
See also: 水星
Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system.
3
The chemical element mercury. In Japanese, 水銀 is the standard term; マーキュリー is used in brand names, loanword contexts, or when referring to the English name.
See also: 水銀
This thermometer uses mercury.