ネオン

ねおん
noun
neon; neon sign
technologysociety
1. neon sign; neon light
bright, colorful signage or lighting, typically used for advertising
Neon signs are glowing in the nighttime city.
ネオン(がい)(ある)
To walk through the neon-lit district.
(ふる)ネオン看板(かんばん)レトロで素敵(すてき)だ。
The old neon signs have a nice retro feel.
2. neon (element)
a chemical element (Ne), a colorless noble gas used in neon lights
ネオン()ガス一種(いっしゅ)だ。
Neon is a type of noble gas.
Neon tubes glow when electricity passes through them.
ネオン原子番号(げんしばんごう)10だ。
Neon's atomic number is 10.

Neon signs

Cultural associations

Fashion usage

  • ネオンカラー - neon colors (bright fluorescent colors)
  • ネオンピンク - neon pink
  • ネオングリーン - neon green

Science (SENSE 2)