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granule; granulated
A small grain-like particle, or a product in granulated form such as medicine or instant food.
顆粒タイプの薬をください。
Please give me the granulated type of medicine.
この顆粒だしは水にすぐ溶ける。
This granulated dashi dissolves in water right away.
顆粒状のコーヒーはお湯を注ぐだけで飲める。
Granulated coffee can be drunk just by pouring hot water over it.
Refers to small grain-like particles, commonly encountered on packaging for instant foods, seasonings, and over-the-counter medicines in Japan. Granulated products are popular for their convenience — they dissolve quickly and are easy to measure.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 顆粒だし: granulated dashi stock
- 顆粒状: in granule form
- 顆粒薬: granulated medicine
- 顆粒タイプ: granule type
RELATED TERMS:
- 粉末: powder — finer than granules
- 錠剤: tablet — compressed solid form
- 液体: liquid