VocabJLPT N2
particle
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. particle
  2. 2. grain
This noun refers to a tiny piece of matter, such as a particle or grain. It is used in scientific contexts to describe things like atoms, dust particles, or subatomic matter, and also appears in everyday language when describing fine substances.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait — are cat litter particles really scattered all over the room?

Sentence 2

I really don't want to stress out over every tiny particle anymore.

Sentence 3

"That white stuff is just flour," my mom said with a laugh.

Sentence 4

So in the end, is the world just made up of countless particles by chance?

Sentence 5

The particles drifting in the morning light sparkled by the window.