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elemental

/ˌɛləˈmɛntl/ /ˌɛləˈmɛntəl/

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noun

精霊

(theosophy) A creature (usually a spirit) that is attuned with, or composed of, one of the classical elements: air, earth, fire and water or variations of them like ice, lightning, etc. They sometimes have unique proper names and sometimes are referred to as Air, Earth, Fire, or Water.

Examples :

"The elemental of the air, a mischievous sprite, often played tricks on the school children. "

空気の精霊であるいたずら好きな精は、よく学校の子供たちにいたずらをしました。

mythology religion philosophy supernatural element being

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adjective

元素の

Of, relating to, or being an element (as opposed to a compound).

Examples :

"The scientist studied the elemental components of the soil sample. "

科学者は土壌サンプルの元素の構成要素を研究した。

element chemistry science material

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adjective

基本的な、根本的な

Basic, fundamental or elementary.

Examples :

"The elemental rules of grammar are essential for writing good sentences. "

文法の基本的なルールは、良い文章を書くために不可欠です。

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adjective

元素の

Of the ancient supposed elements of earth, air, fire and water.

Examples :

"The ancient Greeks believed that the elemental forces of fire and water were essential to all life. "

古代ギリシャ人は、火と水の元素力がすべての生命に不可欠であると信じていました。

element philosophy mythology nature theory science

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adjective

自然の, 猛烈な

(by extension) Of, or relating to a force or nature, especially to severe atmospheric conditions.

Examples :

"The elemental forces of the storm made the school bus late. "

嵐の猛烈な力でスクールバスが遅れました。

nature weather environment