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VocabJLPT N1

molecule

Noun

Definitions

1. molecule
2. numerator
3. element (of a group)

This noun has two main readings and meanings: as "ぶんし" it means a molecule in chemistry, and it also means the numerator in a fraction. The correct meaning depends entirely on the context in which it appears.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I made a molecular model for my science homework.

Sentence 2

At a company training, I learned about quality control at the molecular level.

Sentence 3

My friend said, "Molecular models are actually kind of cute."

Sentence 4

Ugh, I dropped the molecular model and it fell apart!

Sentence 5

The world of molecules really does challenge your imagination.