English–Japanese

“opposite side” in Japanese

Japanese

Also反対側 (hantaigawa)

Pronunciation

Romajitaihen

Example

この角の対辺を測ります。ko no kado no tai hen o haka ri ma su

I measure the side opposite this angle.

Illustration for 対辺 (opposite side)

How to say “opposite side” in Japanese

“Opposite side” in Japanese is 対辺 (taihen).

Refers to the side located across from a specified angle in a geometric figure.

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

Example sentences with 対辺

三角形では、選んだ角に向かい合う辺を対辺と呼びます。san kaku kei de wa era n da kado ni mu ka i a u hen o tai hen to yo bi ma su

In a triangle, the side opposite the selected angle is called the opposite side.

Tips for using 対辺

  • English geometry uses "opposite side" relative to a chosen angle, and changing the chosen angle can change which side the term identifies.

Other Japanese words for “opposite side”

道の反対側にバス停があります。michi no han tai gawa ni ba su tei ga a ri ma su

There is a bus stop on the opposite side of the road.

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