Translation and Meaning of: 掛け算 - kakezan
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 掛け算 (kakezan) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kakezan
Kana: かけざん
Type: Substantive
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Translation / Meaning: multiplication
Meaning in English: multiplication
Definition: Finding the product of the numbers.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (掛け算) kakezan
掛け算 (かけざん) is a Japanese word that refers to the mathematical operation of multiplication. The word is composed of two kanji characters: 掛け (かけ), which means "multiplication" or "put on top", and 算 (ざん), which means "calculation" or "counting". The etymology of the word dates back to the Edo period (1603-1868), when mathematics began to be taught in Japanese schools. The word 掛け算 was created to translate the English term "multiplication", which was introduced to Japan by Christian missionaries. Since then, the word 掛け算 has been widely used throughout Japan to refer to the mathematical operation of multiplication.How to Write in Japanese - (掛け算) kakezan
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Synonyms and Similar - (掛け算) kakezan
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
乗算; 掛算; 積算
Words containing: 掛け算
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Words with the same pronunciation: かけざん kakezan
Example Sentences - (掛け算) kakezan
Below are some example sentences:
掛け算は算数の基本的な四則演算の一つです。
Kakezan wa sansū no kihonteki na shisoku enzan no hitotsu desu
Calculus is one of the four basic arithmetic operations of arithmetic.
- 掛け算 - multiplication
- は - topic particle
- 算数 - arithmetic
- の - possession particle
- 基本的 - Basic
- な - adjectival suffix
- 四則演算 - basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
- の - possession particle
- 一つ - one
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
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Other words of the same type: Substantive
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "multiplication" é "(掛け算) kakezan". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.