Translation and Meaning of: 経度 - keido
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 経度 (keido) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: keido
Kana: けいど
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: longitude
Meaning in English: longitude
Definition: An angle measured east-west from a point on Earth along the meridian.
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Explanation and Etymology - (経度) keido
The Japanese word 経度 (keido) is composed of the characters 経 (kei) and 度 (do). 経 (kei) means "longitude" or "meridian" and is formed by the characters 糸 (ito), which means "thread", and 工 (kou), which means "work" or "craft". On the other hand, 度 (do) means "degree" or "measurement" and is formed by the characters 广 (hirogana), which represents a roof, and 士 (shi), which means "person". Therefore, 経度 (keido) refers to the angular measurement of the distance of a point on Earth relative to the Greenwich meridian, which is the reference point for measuring longitude.How to Write in Japanese - (経度) keido
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Synonyms and Similar - (経度) keido
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:
経線; 経度線; ロンギチュード
Words containing: 経度
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Words with the same pronunciation: けいど keido
Example Sentences - (経度) keido
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "longitude" é "(経度) keido". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
