English–Japanese

“rectangle” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichōhōkei

Example

これは長方形です。ko re wa chō hō kei de su

This is a rectangle.

Illustration for 長方形 (rectangle)

How to say “rectangle” in Japanese

“Rectangle” in Japanese is 長方形 (chōhōkei).

Refers to a four-sided figure whose corners are all right angles and whose opposite sides are the same length.

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

Example sentences with 長方形

黒板に長方形を描きます。koku ban ni chō hō kei o ega ki ma su

I draw a rectangle on the blackboard.

紙を長方形に切ります。kami o chō hō kei ni ki ri ma su

I cut the paper into a rectangle.

Tips for using 長方形

  • In mathematical English, a square is also a rectangle because it has four right angles, although everyday speech often distinguishes the two.

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