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“longitude” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikeido

Example

この地図は経度を示します。ko no chi zu wa kei do o shime shi ma su

This map shows longitude.

Illustration for 経度 (longitude)

How to say “longitude” in Japanese

“Longitude” in Japanese is 経度 (keido).

Identifies where a place stands east or west of a chosen meridian on the globe.

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

Example sentences with 経度

この地点の経度を地図で確認できます。ko no chi ten no kei do o chi zu de kaku nin de ki ma su

You can check the longitude of this location on the map.

Tips for using 経度

  • The prime meridian at Greenwich provides the zero reference for longitude in the system used on modern maps and GPS.

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