Translation and Meaning of: プラス - purasu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word プラス (purasu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: purasu
Kana: プラス
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3
Translation / Meaning: more
Meaning in English: plus
Definition: addition operator.
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Explanation and Etymology - (プラス) purasu
The word 「プラス」 (purasu) is a gairaigo derived from the English "plus." Incorporated into the Japanese vocabulary, it is used in various contexts to indicate addition, benefit, or something extra. Written in katakana, 「プラス」 reflects the adaptation of the term to the Japanese phonetic system, maintaining its original and versatile meaning.
In mathematical usage, "プラス" is widely recognized to represent the addition sign, as in "3プラス2は5" (San purasu ni wa go), which means "3 plus 2 equals 5". This usage is common in educational and scientific contexts, especially in simple calculations or in explaining basic math concepts.
Outside of mathematics, 「プラス」 is also used figuratively to indicate advantages, improvements, or positive aspects. For example, in sentences like 「この経験は大きなプラスになる」 (Kono keiken wa ōkina purasu ni naru), which means "this experience will be a great advantage." Additionally, it is common in the business world, as in 「プラス効果」 (purasu kōka), which translates to "positive effect."
The term also appears in commercial and advertising contexts, often to highlight additional benefits or superior features of a product or service. For example, 「プラスアルファ」 (purasu arufa), which means "something more" or "an extra," is widely used to attract consumers, suggesting that something beyond what is expected is being offered.
The adoption of 「プラス」 in the Japanese language occurred under the influence of English, especially in the 20th century, as Japan modernized and incorporated international concepts into its vocabulary. Its simplicity and flexibility made the term popular and indispensable in various fields.
Today, 「プラス」 is an essential word in contemporary Japanese, widely used in mathematical, figurative, and commercial contexts, symbolizing addition and positivity in various aspects of daily and professional life.
Synonyms and similar words
- プラス (Purasu) - More, positive
- 加算 (Kasan) - Addition, sum
- 追加 (Tsuika) - Addition, increment of something already existing
- 増加 (Zouka) - Increase, increment in quantity
- 正 (Sei) - Sure, correct, positive in a mathematical context
- 陽性 (Yousei) - Positive, usually used in medical or diagnostic contexts
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: プラス purasu
How to Write in Japanese - (プラス) purasu
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (プラス) purasu:
Example Sentences - (プラス) purasu
Below are some example sentences:
Purasuchikku wa kankyō ni aku eikyō o ataeru koto ga arimasu
Plastic can have a negative impact on the environment.
Plastic can have a negative effect on the environment.
- プラスチック - Word in Japanese that means "plastic"
- は - particle in Japanese that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 環境 - Japanese word meaning "environment"
- に - particle in Japanese that indicates the relationship of something with something else
- 悪影響 - Japanese word meaning "negative effect"
- を - particle in Japanese that indicates the object of the sentence
- 与える - Japanese verb that means "to cause"
- こと - noun in Japanese that means "thing"
- が - particle in Japanese that indicates the subject of the sentence
- あります - verb in Japanese that means "to exist"
Watashi wa furafura shite imasu
I'm dizzy/dizzy.
I'm wandering.
- 私 - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は - topic particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- ふらふら - adverb meaning "silly", "foolish", "unstable"
- しています - present form of the verb する (suru), which means "to do"
Watashitachi wa burabura to aruite imashita
We were walking aimlessly.
We were walking around.
- 私たち - us in Japanese
- は - topic particle in Japanese
- ぶらぶら - adverb that means "wandering aimlessly" in Japanese
- と - connecting particle in Japanese
- 歩いていました - verb "andar" conjugated in the past continuous tense in Japanese
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