Japanese Conversation · Level 20
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Japanese word
パルス
Pronunciation
Romajiparusu
Meaning
- nounpulse
Example
レーザーは短いパルスを発します。rē zā wa mijika i pa ru su o has shi ma su
The laser emits a short pulse.
More examples
測定器は入力されたパルスの幅を表示します。soku tei ki wa nyū ryoku sa re ta pa ru su no haba o hyō ji shi ma su
The measuring device displays the width of the input pulse.
Core concept
Refers to a short, noticeable surge that rises and falls as a separate event rather than continuing steadily.
Common phrases
パルス信号pa ru su shin gō
pulse signal
パルス幅pa ru su haba
pulse width
光パルスhikari pa ru su
light pulse
Definition in Japanese
連続せず、短い時間だけ発生する信号や波動の一回分。ren zoku se zu mijika i ji kan da ke has sei su ru shin gō ya ha dō no ichi kai bun
Word origin
The Japanese word パルス (parusu, "pulse") comes from English pulse, traced to Latin pulsus, "a beating," from pellere, "to push or drive."
Usage tips
- The phrase pulse rate usually refers to the number of heartbeats in a minute, while a laser pulse is one brief emission of light.