amplitude in Japanese

amplitude in Japanese is 広さ, 振幅 — amplitude means in physics, the greatest distance a wave or vibrating object moves from its resting position, which for sound corresponds to loudness and for light to brightness.

amplitude in Japanese

広さ

noun

Pronounced: hirosa

The measure of the size of something, especially its width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.

振幅

noun

Pronounced: shinpuku

What does "amplitude" mean?

noun In physics, the greatest distance a wave or vibrating object moves from its resting position, which for sound corresponds to loudness and for light to brightness.
"Doubling the amplitude of the sound wave makes the note much louder."
noun The size, range or extent of something.
"The amplitude of the swing in public opinion surprised the pollsters."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

amplitude in a sentence

Doubling the amplitude of the sound wave makes the note much louder.
The seismograph recorded a wave of unusually large amplitude.
The amplitude of the swing in public opinion surprised the pollsters.
She writes with an amplitude of detail that some readers find exhausting.

Similar words in Japanese

extent magnitude range

Common Japanese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "amplitude" in Japanese?

"amplitude" in Japanese is 広さ, 振幅. amplitude means: In physics, the greatest distance a wave or vibrating object moves from its resting position, which for sound corresponds to loudness and for light to brightness.

How do you pronounce 広さ?

"amplitude" in Japanese is 広さ, pronounced "hirosa".

How do you use "amplitude" in a sentence?

Example: "Doubling the amplitude of the sound wave makes the note much louder." In Japanese, "amplitude" is 広さ, 振幅.

Are there other ways to say "amplitude" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "amplitude": 広さ, 振幅.

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