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“wavelength” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihachō

Example

赤い光は波長が長いです。aka i hikari wa ha chō ga naga i de su

Red light has a long wavelength.

Illustration for 波長 (wavelength)

How to say “wavelength” in Japanese

“Wavelength” in Japanese is 波長 (hachō).

Measures the space from one matching point on a wave to the next, such as from one crest to the next.

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

Example sentences with 波長

光の色は波長によって変わります。hikari no iro wa ha chō ni yo tte ka wa ri ma su

The color of light changes depending on its wavelength.

Tips for using 波長

  • In physics, different wavelengths of visible light correspond to different colors, which is why a rainbow separates light into colors.

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