Pronunciation of 'ガス'
The word 'ガス' (gasu) is a Japanese loanword from the English word 'gas.' It is pronounced as 'gah-su' in Japanese and refers to gas, such as fuel gas or gas used for cooking and heating.
Word Origin
The word 'ガス' originates from the Dutch word 'gas,' which was later adopted into English and subsequently borrowed into Japanese.
Pronunciation Details
日本語
ガス、特に燃料ガスや調理・暖房に使用されるガス。
「ガス」は「がす」と発音します。「が」は「ga」、「す」は「su」と発音します。
English (US)
A substance in the gaseous state, often used as fuel for heating, cooking, or energy.
Pronounced as 'gas,' with a short 'a' sound as in 'cat' and ending with an 's' sound.