English–Japanese

“radius” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihankei

Example

この円の半径を測ります。ko no en no han kei o haka ri ma su

I measure the radius of this circle.

Illustration for 半径 (radius)

How to say “radius” in Japanese

“Radius” in Japanese is 半径 (hankei).

Refers to the distance from the center of a circle or sphere to its outer edge or surface.

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

Example sentences with 半径

この円の半径は五センチです。ko no en no han kei wa go se n chi de su

The radius of this circle is five centimeters.

Tips for using 半径

  • A circle drawn with a compass keeps the 半径 (hankei) fixed while the point moves around the center, which defines the circle's shape.

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