JLPT N1

nitrate; saltpeter

Item 334 of 642 | 12 strokes | Radical: 石 (stone)

Readings

On'yomiショウ

Mnemonic

A STONE that contains the explosive power of NITRATE.

Example Words

硝酸 (しょうさん) nitric acid
硝子 (ガラス) glass
硝煙 (しょうえん) gun smoke