周期表(しゅうきひょう)

The standard term for the periodic table of elements. Composed of 周期(しゅうき) (period, cycle) + 表(ひょう) (table, chart). A fundamental concept in chemistry education.

Common collocations

• 周期表(しゅうきひょう)の元素(げんそ): elements on the periodic table
• 周期表(しゅうきひょう)を暗記(あんき)する: to memorize the periodic table
• 周期表(しゅうきひょう)の族(ぞく): groups on the periodic table
• 周期表(しゅうきひょう)の周期(しゅうき): periods on the periodic table

Related words

• 元素(げんそ): element
• 原子番号(げんしばんごう): atomic number
• 化学記号(かがくきごう): chemical symbol
• 周期律(しゅうきりつ): periodic law

Cultural note

Japanese students commonly memorize the periodic table using mnemonics based on the Japanese readings of element names. The phrase "水兵(すいへい)リーベ僕(ぼく)の船(ふね)" (H, He, Li, Be, B, C, N, O, F, Ne) is one of the most famous.