English–Japanese

“denominator” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajibunbo

Example

この分数の分母は三です。ko no bun sū no bun bo wa san de su

The denominator of this fraction is three.

Illustration for 分母 (denominator)

How to say “denominator” in Japanese

“Denominator” in Japanese is 分母 (bunbo).

Identifies the number that sets how many equal parts make up one whole, giving the fraction its scale.

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

Example sentences with 分母

二つの分数を比べる前に、分母をそろえます。futa tsu no bun sū o kura be ru mae ni bun bo o so ro e ma su

Before comparing two fractions, we make their denominators the same.

Tips for using 分母

  • A denominator can change when a fraction is rewritten in an equivalent form, while the fraction's value remains unchanged.

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