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“both poles” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiryōkyoku

Example

地球の両極はとても寒いです。chi kyū no ryō kyoku wa to te mo samu i de su

The Earth's two poles are very cold.

Illustration for 両極 (both poles)

How to say “both poles” in Japanese

“Both poles” in Japanese is 両極 (ryōkyoku).

Refers to a pair of opposite poles that together mark the two ends of something.

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

Example sentences with 両極

一部の海鳥は毎年、両極の間を移動します。ichi bu no umi dori wa mai toshi ryō kyoku no aida o i dō shi ma su

Some seabirds travel between the two poles every year.

Tips for using 両極

  • The noun 両極 (ryōkyoku) can describe opposing positions in a debate, not only the two geographic poles.

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