(でんし)

でんし
noun
electron; electronic
1. electron
A subatomic particle with a negative charge. Used in scientific contexts.
原子(げんし)電子(でんし)陽子(ようし)中性子(ちゅうせいし)からできている
Atoms are made of electrons, protons, and neutrons.
Electrons carry a negative charge.
The movement of electrons creates electric current.
2. electronic
When used as a prefix, means 'electronic' or 'digital'. Very common in modern Japanese for technology-related terms.
I sent an email.
電子メール = email (formal)
Please heat it in the microwave.
電子レンジ = microwave oven
電子(でんし)マネー支払(しはら)した
I paid with electronic money.
電子(でんし)マネー = electronic money

USAGE: 電子(でんし) has two main uses: (1) the scientific term for electron, and (2) as a prefix meaning 'electronic' in compound words.

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