VocabJLPT N1
atom
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. atom
  2. 2. Atom
A noun referring to the tiny units of matter that make up all substances, known in English as atoms. It is a scientific term used in chemistry and physics, and also appears in compound words related to nuclear energy.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

By the way, what does the atomic number actually represent?

Sentence 2

I have to build a model of an atom for my science homework.

Sentence 3

Ugh, I lost the pieces for my atom model again!

Sentence 4

"Atoms collide and that generates heat," the teacher explained.

Sentence 5

Hey, where did you put the atom model?