Japanese word

座標

Pronunciation

Romajizahyō

Meaning

  • nouncoordinate

Example

この点の座標を求めます。ko no ten no za hyō o moto me ma su

I find the coordinates of this point.

Illustration for 座標 (coordinate)

More examples

グラフ上の点の座標を読み取ります。gu ra fu jō no ten no za hyō o yo mi to ri ma su

I read the coordinates of a point on the graph.

Core concept

Shows a position by relating it to fixed lines, points, or other reference standards.

Common phrases

  • 座標を求めるza hyō o moto me ru

    find coordinates

  • 座標を確認するza hyō o kaku nin su ru

    check coordinates

Definition in Japanese

ある基準から見た点や場所の位置を示す数値や記号。a ru ki jun ka ra mi ta ten ya ba sho no i chi o shime su sū chi ya ki gō

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 座標 (zahyō) combines 座 (za, "seat") and 標 (hyō, "mark") to express a marked position.

Usage tips

  • The same idea of coordinates is used on maps, where latitude and longitude identify a place on Earth.

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