固体
こたい
kotai
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 46 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
固体 (こたい (kotai)) means "Solid". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Solid
Also : Solid body · Solid matter
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Example Sentences
固体、液体、気体の三つの状態は、物質の基本的な形態である。
こたい、えきたい、きたいのみつつのじょうたいは、ぶっしつのきほんてきなけいたいである。
Solid, liquid, and gas are the three basic states of matter.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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