English–Japanese

“division into equal parts” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitōbun

Example

紙を等分します。kami o tō bun shi ma su

I divide the paper into equal sections.

Illustration for 等分 (division into equal parts)

How to say “division into equal parts” in Japanese

“Division into equal parts” in Japanese is 等分 (tōbun).

Presents a whole as being separated into parts that match one another in size or quantity.

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

Example sentences with 等分

この棒を三つに等分すると、同じ長さになります。ko no bō o mit tsu ni tō bun su ru to ona ji naga sa ni na ri ma su

When this stick is divided into three equal parts, the pieces become the same length.

Tips for using 等分

  • 等分 (tōbun) is neutral about what is divided, so the context may involve paper, food, money, or a numerical quantity.

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