English–Japanese
“equation” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihōteishiki
Example
この方程式を解きます。ko no hō tei shiki o to ki ma su
I solve this equation.
How to say “equation” in Japanese
“Equation” in Japanese is 方程式 (hōteishiki).
States that two expressions have the same value, often making it possible to find an unknown quantity.
Example sentences with 方程式
未知数の値を求めるために、方程式を使います。mi chi sū no atai o moto me ru ta me ni hō tei shiki o tsuka i ma su
We use an equation to find the value of the unknown.
Tips for using 方程式
- English uses equation for a statement that two expressions are equal, while formula often refers to a general rule for calculating a value.