1.
electron
A subatomic particle with a negative charge. Used in scientific contexts.
2.
electronic
When used as a prefix, means 'electronic' or 'digital'. Very common in modern Japanese for technology-related terms.
Usage: 電子 has two main uses: (1) the scientific term for electron, and (2) as a prefix meaning 'electronic' in compound words.
Compounds
Related Words
Related:
原子 (atom)
Compare:
素子 (element)
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陽子 (proton)
Related:
中性子 (neutron)
Related:
原子核 (atomic nucleus)