硫黄
いおう sulfur (S); sulphur
Why it means this
硫 (sulphur) + 黄 (yellow — its colour) — the element sulphur. Read いおう (硫黄島, Iwo Jima).
Breakdown
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いおう sulfur (S); sulphur
硫 (sulphur) + 黄 (yellow — its colour) — the element sulphur. Read いおう (硫黄島, Iwo Jima).
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.