2 Japanese words read sansei

sansei (さんせい) is shared by 2 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: 賛成 · 酸性.

賛成

さんせい

Approval, agreement, in favor

N3noun·sansei

How to remember it

賛成 = praise (賛) and accomplish (成) — to support and make it happen.

Example sentences

  • 私はその案に賛成です。

    わたしはそのあんにさんせいです。

    I'm in favor of that idea.

  • 全員が計画に賛成した。

    ぜんいんがけいかくにさんせいした。

    Everyone agreed with the plan.

Usage

Suru-verb; antonym is 反対; takes particle に.

Related words

反対同意意見決定

酸性

さんせい

Acidity, acidic property

N3noun·sansei

How to remember it

Same sound as 賛成, but 酸 (sour acid) marks the science-y kind.

Example sentences

  • この土壌は酸性が強い。

    このどじょうはさんせいがつよい。

    This soil is strongly acidic.

  • レモンは酸性の食品だ。

    れもんはさんせいのしょくひんだ。

    Lemon is an acidic food.

Usage

Scientific term; contrasted with アルカリ性 (alkaline) and 中性 (neutral).

Related words

アルカリ性中性pH

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