English–Japanese

“right angle” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichokkaku

Example

この角は直角です。ko no kado wa chok kaku de su

This angle is a right angle.

Illustration for 直角 (right angle)

How to say “right angle” in Japanese

“Right angle” in Japanese is 直角 (chokkaku).

Names the square corner formed when one line meets another at ninety degrees.

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

Example sentences with 直角

二本の線が直角に交わっています。ni pon no sen ga chok kaku ni maji wa tte i ma su

The two lines meet at a right angle.

Tips for using 直角

  • A table corner, the corner of a book, and the corner symbol in a geometry diagram can all represent a 直角 (chokkaku) when their sides meet at ninety degrees.

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