窒素
ちっそ nitrogen (N)
Why it means this
窒 (block up — it 'smothers' a flame) + 素 (an element) — nitrogen, named for extinguishing combustion.
Breakdown
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ちっそ nitrogen (N)
窒 (block up — it 'smothers' a flame) + 素 (an element) — nitrogen, named for extinguishing combustion.
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.