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particle

/ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/

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noun

粒子, 破片

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

Examples :

"The scientist studied the tiny particle of dust. "

科学者は小さな塵の粒子を研究した。

part material substance physics science

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noun

粒子

Any of various physical objects making up the constituent parts of an atom; an elementary particle or subatomic particle.

Examples :

"The scientist studied the tiny particles inside the atom. "

科学者は原子内の微小な粒子を研究した。

physics science part element

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noun

助詞

A word that has a particular grammatical function but does not obviously belong to any particular part of speech, such as the word to in English infinitives or O as a vocative particle.

Examples :

"The word "but" in that sentence functions as a particle, connecting two contrasting ideas. "

その文の「しかし」という言葉は、対照的な2つのアイデアを繋ぐ助詞として機能しています。

grammar language linguistics word

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助詞

A part of speech which cannot be inflected: an adverb, preposition, conjunction or interjection.

Examples :

""However" is a particle used to connect ideas. "

「しかし」は、アイデアを繋ぐために使われる助詞です。

grammar linguistics language word part

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noun

聖体拝領のパン, ホスチア

In the Roman Catholic church, a crumb of consecrated bread; also the smaller breads used in the communion of the laity.

Examples :

"During the church service, the priest distributed the particle to the congregation. "

教会での礼拝中、司祭は会衆に聖体拝領のパンを配りました。

religion ritual theology food