English–Japanese
“subtraction” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihikizan
Example
子どもが引き算を練習します。ko do mo ga hi ki zan o ren shū shi ma su
The child practices subtraction.
How to say “subtraction” in Japanese
“Subtraction” in Japanese is 引き算 (hikizan).
Expresses the act of removing a specified amount from a quantity and determining what remains.
Example sentences with 引き算
この計算では、先に引き算をします。ko no kei san de wa saki ni hi ki zan o shi ma su
In this calculation, you do the subtraction first.
Tips for using 引き算
- In Japanese discussions of design or planning, 引き算 (hikizan) can describe improvement through careful removal rather than addition.