English–Japanese
“magnification” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajibairitsu
Example
この望遠鏡は倍率が高いです。ko no bō en kyō wa bai ritsu ga taka i de su
This telescope has high magnification.
How to say “magnification” in Japanese
“Magnification” in Japanese is 倍率 (bairitsu).
Describes a numerical factor showing how one quantity compares with a reference, including visual enlargement, multiplication, and applicants per available place.
Example sentences with 倍率
画面の倍率を下げると、文字が読みやすくなります。ga men no bai ritsu o sa ge ru to moji ga yo mi ya su ku na ri ma su
When you lower the screen magnification, the text becomes easier to read.
Tips for using 倍率
- In everyday Japanese, 倍率 (bairitsu) often appears with 高い (takai) or 低い (hikui), and the adjective describes the ratio rather than the physical size of the object.