English–Japanese
“elevation” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihyōkō
Example
この山は標高が高いです。ko no yama wa hyō kō ga taka i de su
This mountain has a high elevation.
How to say “elevation” in Japanese
“Elevation” in Japanese is 標高 (hyōkō).
It expresses how high a place or natural feature is on a vertical scale measured from sea level.
Example sentences with 標高
山頂の標高を地図で確認します。san chō no hyō kō o chi zu de kaku nin shi ma su
I check the elevation of the summit on a map.
Tips for using 標高
- In Japanese, 標高 (hyōkō) specifically means elevation above sea level, while 高さ (takasa) is a broader word for height.