液体|えきたいekitai[0]heiban (flat)
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- nounliquid
- SynonymリキッドNeutralLoanword mostly seen in product names for cosmetics and hair products; for liquids in general, 「液体」 is the usual word.
- Related液状えきじょうNeutralRefers to the state of being liquid, focusing on form, as in 「液状化」; 「液体」 denotes the substance itself.
- Related水物みずものNeutralDrinks or water-rich foods, and figuratively an unpredictable matter; though it can mean liquid, it is not normally used in place of 「液体」.
- Antonym固体こたいNeutralA substance with a fixed shape; the opposite of 「液体」 among the three states of matter.
- Antonym気体きたいNeutralGas; stands opposite 「液体」 and 「固体」 among the three states of matter.
Use 「液体」 for liquids in general. 「リキッド」 appears in product names like cosmetics; 「液状」 describes the liquid state or form; 「水物」 can mean liquids, drinks or watery foods, or something unpredictable, but rarely replaces 「液体」. The antonyms are 「固体」 and 「気体」.
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