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中和 (ちゅうわ) — neutralize | JLPT N1 · Nihongo Circle

中和

ちゅうわ

nountransitive 他動詞intransitive 自動詞

Meanings

1neutralize
2counteract
3neutralization
4neutralisation
5neutralization (e.g. of a poison)
6counteraction

Example sentence

アルカリは酸を中和する。

Alkalis neutralize acids.

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Kanji in this word

中Middle, In, Inside4 strokes 和Harmony, Japanese Style, Peace8 strokes

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