JLPT · Level 92
45 words
Japanese word
加速度
Pronunciation
Romajikasokudo
Meaning
- nounacceleration
Example
加速度を測ります。ka soku do o haka ri ma su
We measure acceleration.
More examples
実験では、加速度の向きも確認します。jik ken de wa ka soku do no mu ki mo kaku nin shi ma su
In the experiment, we also check the direction of the acceleration.
Core concept
Describes how quickly an object's velocity changes, including changes in speed or direction.
Common phrases
加速度を測定するka soku do o soku tei su ru
measure acceleration
加速度の向きka soku do no mu ki
direction of acceleration
Similar words
加速kasoku: The act or process of increasing an object's speed.
Definition in Japanese
物体の速度が単位時間にどれだけ変化するかを表す量。but tai no soku do ga tan i ji kan ni do re da ke hen ka su ru ka o arawa su ryō
Word origin
加速度 (kasokudo) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 加 (ka, "increase"), 速 (soku, "speed"), and 度 (do, "degree or measure").
Usage tips
- In physics, acceleration includes a change in direction, so a vehicle turning at steady speed still has acceleration.