カリ Japanese meaning | KotomoraFreq.FrequencyTop 100,000 Meanings
1
noun
potassium
usually written using kana aloneabbreviation
Standard chemical term for the element potassium (K). Often used in compounds such as カリウム.
from Dutch kali
See also: カリウム
2
noun
potash; potassium carbonate
colloquialusually written using kana alone
Colloquial abbreviation for 炭酸カリウム (potassium carbonate). Used in everyday contexts such as cooking or traditional crafts.
See also: 炭酸カリウム
ri, village, parent's home
Similar words
- カリウム
カリウム is the full modern term for the element potassium, while カリ is an older abbreviation still used in some compound names and colloquial contexts.
- 炭酸カリウム
炭酸カリウム is the full chemical name for potassium carbonate; カリ is a colloquial shortening often used in food and traditional contexts.
Etymology
Borrowed from Dutch 'kali', an older term for potassium compounds. The ateji spelling 加里 is a phonetic rendering.
