燐
燐: phosphorus
phosphorus
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Readings
On
リン
Kun—
Now usually written リン in katakana for the element; 燐 survives in 燐寸 (まっち, a special reading for match) and 燐光.
Key words
燐りんphosphorus
燐光りんこうphosphorescence
燐寸まっちmatch
燐火りんかwill-o'-the-wisp
燐酸りんさんphosphoric acid
Example sentences
暗闇の中で、時計の針が青白い燐光を放っていた。
In the dark, the hands of the clock gave off a pale bluish glow.
祖父は古い燐寸箱から一本取り出して、ろうそくに火をつけた。
My grandfather took one out of an old matchbox and lit the candle.
燐は、骨や歯をつくる大切な元素のひとつだ。
Phosphorus is one of the important elements that make up bones and teeth.