カリ
カ
リ
Meanings
1
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
Potassium is an element necessary for plant growth.
2
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
This noodle contains potash.