Japanese Conversation · Level 65
75 words
Japanese word
単位
Pronunciation
Romajitan'i
Meaning
- noununit
Example
長さの単位はメートルです。naga sa no tan i wa mē to ru de su
The unit of length is the meter.
More examples
ゲームの点数は、十点を一単位として数えます。gē mu no ten sū wa jū ten o ichi tan i to shi te kazo e ma su
We count the game score in units of ten points.
料理では、重さの単位にグラムを使います。ryō ri de wa omo sa no tan i ni gu ra mu o tsuka i ma su
In cooking, we use grams as the unit of weight.
Core concept
Provides a standard size or amount against which something is measured or counted.
Common phrases
重さの単位omo sa no tan i
unit of weight
単位を変えるtan i o ka e ru
change units
Definition in Japanese
物事を数えたり量ったりするための基準となるもの。mono goto o kazo e ta ri haka tta ri su ru ta me no ki jun to na ru mo no
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese compound 単 (tan, "single") and 位 (i, "position") forms a term for a standard used to measure or count something.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, 単位 (tan'i) commonly refers to measurement units such as meters, kilograms, and liters.
Other meanings
- denominationnoun