granule; small particle
Refers to a small grain-like particle, often used in scientific, medical, or technical contexts (e.g., granules of a substance, cellular granules).
この薬は顆粒状になっている。
This medicine is in granule form.
細胞
Granules were observed inside the cell.
顆粒 refers to small granules that are coarser and more grain-like, while 粉末 refers to a much finer, dust-like powder.
granules (medicine)
granular layer; stratum granulosum
granular; granularity
granular; in granular form
granulocyte
Standard kanji spelling for 'granule'.
Irregular kanji usage; not recommended for learners.
Compound of 顆 (small round object) and 粒 (grain). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning 'granule'.