Japanese word

感度

Pronunciation

Romajikando

Meaning

  • nounreception

Example

このラジオは感度がよくないです。ko no ra ji o wa kan do ga yo ku na i de su

This radio has poor reception.

Illustration for 感度 (reception)

More examples

このアンテナは感度が高いので、弱い信号も受信できます。ko no a n te na wa kan do ga taka i no de yowa i shin gō mo ju shin de ki ma su

This antenna has good reception, so it can pick up weak signals.

Core concept

Shows the degree to which a device or system detects and responds to an outside signal or stimulus.

Common phrases

  • 感度が高いkan do ga taka i

    have good reception

  • 感度が低いkan do ga hiku i

    have poor reception

  • 感度を上げるkan do o a ge ru

    improve reception

Similar words

受信感度jushinkando: The degree to which receiving equipment can detect and receive a weak signal.
検出感度kenshutsukando: The degree to which a device can detect a signal above a defined threshold.

Definition in Japanese

機器などが外部の信号や刺激を受け取る度合い。ki ki na do ga gai bu no shin gō ya shi geki o u ke to ru do a i

Word origin

感度 (kando) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 感 (kan, "sense") and 度 (do, "degree"), meaning a degree of sensing or responsiveness.

Usage tips

  • A radio can have clear reception in one location and poor reception in another even when its 感度 (kando) stays the same, because reception also depends on the signal.

Other meanings

  • sensitivitynoun

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