Translation guide
The chemical element sulfur (S), a yellow nonmetal. In Japanese, the primary term is 硫黄 (いおう). This guide covers the element itself, its compounds, and related expressions.
硫黄
sulfur (element)
Referring to the element sulfur in scientific, industrial, or everyday contexts.
The standard Japanese word for sulfur. Used in chemistry, industry, and daily life.
硫黄は黄色い非金属元素です。
Sulfur is a yellow nonmetallic element.
火山地帯では硫黄の臭いがします。
In volcanic areas, you can smell sulfur.
The chemical symbol 'S' is commonly used in scientific contexts, just like in English.
Sは硫黄の元素記号です。
S is the chemical symbol for sulfur.
Referring to specific sulfur-containing substances or concepts.
Sulfuric acid. A very common industrial chemical.
硫酸は強力な酸です。
Sulfuric acid is a strong acid.
Sulfide. Used in chemistry and geology.
Sulfur spring. Refers to hot springs with high sulfur content, known for their distinctive smell and health benefits.
Describing the pale yellow color characteristic of sulfur.
Sulfur-yellow color. A descriptive term, not commonly used in everyday conversation; 黄色 (きいろ) is more natural for general yellow.
壁は硫黄色に塗られていた。
The wall was painted sulfur-yellow.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'a color like sulfur'. More natural than 硫黄色 for casual description.
その花は硫黄のような色をしている。
That flower is a sulfur-like color.
In daily conversation, 硫黄 (いおう) is perfectly natural when talking about the element, such as in hot springs or matches. In scientific contexts, the symbol S or compound names like 硫酸 (りゅうさん) are used.
この鉱石は硫化物を含んでいます。
This ore contains sulfides.
Sulfur dioxide. Often mentioned in environmental contexts.
二酸化硫黄は大気汚染の原因となります。
Sulfur dioxide causes air pollution.
この温泉は硫黄泉で、肌に良いと言われています。
This hot spring is a sulfur spring and is said to be good for the skin.