Kanji: 硫 (Sulfur)
The kanji 硫 specifically means "sulfur" (the chemical element). It appears primarily in scientific terms related to this yellow, non-metallic element.
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): イオウ (iou)
Common Words & Usage:
硫黄 (iō) - Noun. Sulfur, brimstone.
硫酸 (ryūsan) - Noun. Sulfuric acid.
硫化 (ryūka) - Noun. Sulfidation, vulcanization.
二酸化硫黄 (nisanka iō) - Noun. Sulfur dioxide.
Example Sentence:
Japanese: 火山地帯では硫黄の臭いがすることがある。
Romaji: Kazan chitai de wa iō no nioi ga suru koto ga aru.
English: In volcanic areas, you can sometimes smell sulfur.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 硫 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.