マーキュリー

Japanese

Etymology

From English Mercury.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ma.a.kju.ri.i/, [mäːkjɯᵝɽiː]

Proper noun

マーキュリー (romaji Mākyurī)

1. (rare, mythology) Mercury, the Roman god
2. (rare, astronomy) Mercury, the planet

Usage notes

This term is less often used. For the god, メルクリウス is more common; for the planet, 水星 is more common.

Synonyms

• (Roman god): メルクリウス (Merukuriusu)
• (planet): 水星 (すいせい, Suisei)

Noun

マーキュリー (romaji mākyurī)

1. (rare) mercury, the elemental metal

Usage notes

This term is less often used. For the metal, 水銀 is more common.

Synonyms

• (metal): 水銀 (すいぎん, suigin)