English–Japanese

“dotted line” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitensen

Example

用紙を点線で切り取ります。yō shi o ten sen de ki ri to ri ma su

I cut the paper along the dotted line.

Illustration for 点線 (dotted line)

How to say “dotted line” in Japanese

“Dotted line” in Japanese is 点線 (tensen).

Marks a location or boundary with repeated dots, making the intended path visible without drawing a solid line.

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

Example sentences with 点線

この図形の内側を点線で囲みます。ko no zu kei no uchi gawa o ten sen de kako mi ma su

I outline the inside of this shape with a dotted line.

Tips for using 点線

  • The English phrase connect the dots describes joining separate points, whereas a dotted line already presents those points as a visible guide.

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