Japanese Conversation · Level 10
90 words
Japanese word
プラス
Pronunciation
Romajipurasu
Meaning
- nounplus
Example
二プラス三は五です。ni pu ra su san wa go de su
Two plus three is five.
More examples
この計算では、プラスの記号を使います。ko no kei san de wa pu ra su no ki gō o tsuka i ma su
In this calculation, we use the plus sign.
Core concept
It marks something added to a whole, from an extra amount in a calculation to an added advantage.
Common phrases
プラス記号pu ra su ki gō
plus sign
Similar words
足し算tashizan: An arithmetic operation that combines one number or amount with another.
利点riten: A favorable feature that adds value to a person, thing, or situation.
Definition in Japanese
数や物事を加えること。また、加えることで生じる利点。sū ya mono goto o kuwa e ru ko to ma ta kuwa e ru ko to de shō ji ru ri ten
Word origin
The word プラス (purasu) is borrowed from English plus, which comes from Latin plus, meaning "more".
Usage tips
- English speakers may know plus from mathematics, but Japanese プラス (purasu) also commonly labels a positive feature or advantage.