角度
kakudo[ka̠kɯ̟do̞]
The English word 'angle' can be translated into Japanese as 角度 (kakudo) or 角.
Meaning: geometrical figure (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 角度 | kakudo | [ka̠kɯ̟do̞] (narrow) |
| 角 | kaku | [ka̠do̞] (narrow) [ka̠ⁿdo̞] (narrow) |
In a geometrical context, Japanese uses different words depending on whether you are discussing the measurement or the physical shape. 角度 refers to the degree or the numerical measurement of an angle, while 角 refers to a physical corner or the vertex of a shape. For example, a right angle is called 直角 (ちょっかく).
Which one should you use?
Use 角度 when you are talking about the specific degree or the measurement of an angle. Use 角 when you are referring to the physical corner or the vertex of a geometric figure.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
kakudo
Did you know?
- In Japanese culture, the phrase 角を立てる (kado o tateru) literally means 'to make a corner' but idiomatically means to cause friction or create a conflict with someone.
- The character 角 can be read as 'tsuno', which means 'horn'. In Japanese, the same character is used for both a geometric angle and the horn of an animal.
- Because 角 can mean 'corner' or 'vertex', it is also used in Japanese to describe the 'sharpness' or 'edge' of a person's personality if they are being difficult.
Examples in context
- ９０度の角度は直角と呼ばれている。An angle of 90 degrees is called a right angle.This sentence shows how to refer to a specific degree using 角.Tatoeba #234923 by e4zh1nmcz, translation #72301 by CM
- 別の角度からこの問題に取り組んでみよう。Let's approach this problem from a different angle.This sentence uses 角 to express the idea of approaching a problem from a different perspective.Tatoeba #12526726 by bunbuku, translation #56642 by sundown
- 別の角度から問題を見ると役に立つかもしれない。It may help to look at the problem from another angle.This sentence uses 角 to suggest that looking at a problem from another angle can be helpful.Tatoeba #83425 by bunbuku, translation #320291 by CK
- 私は三角形の角度を計算するのが得意です。I am good at calculating angles of triangles.
- この写真のアングルは素晴らしいですね。The angle of this picture is wonderful, isn't it?
- ゴルフでボールを適切な角度で打つのは難しいです。It is difficult to hit a golf ball at the right angle.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A student is asking for help with a geometry homework problem.
- 大翔 Hirotoこの角度を求めるにはどうすればいいですか？Kono kakudo o motomeru ni wa dousureba ii desu ka?How do I find this angle?
- 陽葵 Himariまず、この図形を見てみて。Mazu, kono zukei o mite mite.First, look at this figure.
- 大翔 Hirotoこの角度はとても小さいですね。Kono kakudo wa totemo chiisai desu ne.This angle is very small, isn't it?
- 陽葵 Himariそうね、大翔くん。計算してみましょう。Sou ne, Hiroto-kun. Keisan shite mimashou.That's right, Hiroto. Let's try calculating it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “angle” translations and entries 角度, 角, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
