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“calculation” in Japanese

Japanese

Also算出 (sanshutsu)

Pronunciation

Romajikeisan

Example

計算を間違えました。kei san o ma chiga e ma shi ta

I made a mistake in my calculation.

Illustration for 計算 (calculation)

How to say “calculation” in Japanese

“Calculation” in Japanese is 計算 (keisan).

Describes working with numbers to find a result or total, often by following a set method.

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

Example sentences with 計算

毎日、計算の練習をします。mai nichi kei san no ren shū o shi ma su

I practice calculations every day.

答えを出すための計算を見せてください。kota e o da su ta me no kei san o mi se te ku da sa i

Please show me the calculation you used to get the answer.

Tips for using 計算

  • In everyday conversation, a calculation can be a careful estimate, such as a travel-time calculation, not only an exact mathematical answer.

Other Japanese words for “calculation”

2

算出

sanshutsu

nouncalculation

商品の価格を算出します。shō hin no ka kaku o san shutsu shi ma su

We calculate the price of the product.

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