English–Japanese

“ellipse” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajidaen

Example

紙に楕円を描きます。kami ni da en o ega ki ma su

I draw an ellipse on paper.

Illustration for 楕円 (ellipse)

How to say “ellipse” in Japanese

“Ellipse” in Japanese is 楕円 (daen).

Describes a closed, smoothly curved shape that extends farther in one direction than in the other.

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

Example sentences with 楕円

この鏡は楕円の形をしています。ko no kagami wa da en no katachi o shi te i ma su

This mirror has an oval shape.

Tips for using 楕円

  • In English, oval is common for egg-like shapes, while ellipse is the precise mathematical term for the curve called 楕円 (daen).

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