No. 1,794 in Japanese
半導体
Semiconductor.
In a sentence
半導体は電子機器に使われています。
Semiconductors are used in electronic devices.
Here, 半導体 is used to refer to its function as a material used in electronics.
この工場は最先端の半導体を製造しています。
This factory manufactures cutting-edge semiconductors.
In this sentence, 半導体 is referring to the products being manufactured, emphasizing their advanced nature.
半導体市場は急速に成長しています。
The semiconductor market is growing rapidly.
Here, 半導体 is used in the context of the industry, highlighting its economic impact.
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