English–Japanese

“bending” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikussetsu

Example

光が屈折します。hikari ga kus setsu shi ma su

Light refracts.

Illustration for 屈折 (bending)

How to say “bending” in Japanese

“Bending” in Japanese is 屈折 (kussetsu).

Expresses a change from a straight or original form, whether in a physical shape, a light path, or a grammatical form.

Full entry for 屈折: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 屈折

水中では、光の屈折によって見える位置が変わります。sui chū de wa hikari no kus setsu ni yo tte mi e ru i chi ga ka wa ri ma su

Underwater, the apparent position changes because of the refraction of light.

Tips for using 屈折

  • In science texts, 屈折 (kussetsu) describes light changing direction at the boundary between materials, which makes a straw in water appear bent.

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