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“standard score” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihensachi

Example

今回の偏差値は六十でした。kon kai no hen sa chi wa roku jū de shi ta

My standard score this time was 60.

Illustration for 偏差値 (standard score)

How to say “standard score” in Japanese

“Standard score” in Japanese is 偏差値 (hensachi).

Shows a result's relative position within a group by converting its distance from the average into a common numerical scale.

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

Example sentences with 偏差値

志望校を決めるときは、偏差値だけでなく校風も調べます。shi bō kō o ki me ru to ki wa hen sa chi da ke de na ku kō fū mo shira be ma su

I look at a school's culture as well as its standard score when deciding which school to apply to.

Tips for using 偏差値

  • In Japanese test reporting, 偏差値 (hensachi) usually sets the group average at 50 and one standard deviation at 10, so 60 does not mean 60 percent correct.

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