arc in Japanese
arc in Japanese is 円弧, 弧, アーク — arc means a curved line, especially part of the edge of a circle.
arc in Japanese
円弧
Pronounced: enko
(geometry) A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve. [from 16th c.]
弧
Pronounced: ko
A curve, in general. [from 17th c.]
アーク
Pronounced: āku
(electrics) A flow of current across an insulating medium; especially a hot, luminous discharge either between two electrodes or as lightning. [from 19th c.]
アーク放電
Pronounced: ākuhōden
(electrics) A flow of current across an insulating medium; especially a hot, luminous discharge either between two electrodes or as lightning. [from 19th c.]
What does "arc" mean?
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noun A curved line, especially part of the edge of a circle.
"The fireworks left a bright arc of light against the dark sky."
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noun A story's overall shape or progression, especially a character's emotional or moral development.
"Over three seasons, the heroine's arc takes her from timid student to confident leader."
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verb To move or curve along a path shaped like an arc.
"Sparks arced from the broken cable and fizzled out on the wet floor."
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noun A glowing discharge of electricity jumping across a gap, as in welding.
"The welder lowered her mask as the arc flared blue-white against the metal."
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arc in a sentence
- The fireworks left a bright arc of light against the dark sky.
- The ball traced a wide arc across the sky.
- Over three seasons, the heroine's arc takes her from timid student to confident leader.
- The novel's main arc follows a family slowly learning to forgive each other.
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What is "arc" in Japanese?
"arc" in Japanese is 円弧, 弧, アーク. arc means: A curved line, especially part of the edge of a circle.
How do you pronounce 円弧?
"arc" in Japanese is 円弧, pronounced "enko".
How do you use "arc" in a sentence?
Example: "The fireworks left a bright arc of light against the dark sky." In Japanese, "arc" is 円弧, 弧, アーク.
Are there other ways to say "arc" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "arc": 円弧, 弧, アーク, アーク放電.
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