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硝子

Readings

Kana: ガラス、しょうし
Romaji: garasu, shōshi
Kana
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Definitions

1

glass; pane

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

vitreous

See also: 硝子体 (reading しょうしたい)

Kanji

Reading: ショウ
Meanings: nitrate, saltpeter
Readings: シ、 ス、 ツ、 こ、 -こ、 ね
Meanings: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

Example Sentences

ガラスは(こわ)れやすい。
➥Glass breaks easily.
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()れたガラスを()むな。
➥Don't step on the broken glass.
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(だれ)がガラスを()ったの。
➥Who broke the window?
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ガラスはすぐ()れる。
➥Glass breaks easily.
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ガラスに()をふれるな。
➥Don't touch the glass.
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このビンはガラス(せい)です。
➥The bottle is made of glass.
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