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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
noun
Pronounced: enko
(geometry) A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve. [from 16th c.]
noun
Pronounced: ko
A curve, in general. [from 17th c.]
アーク
noun
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
noun
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?

  1. noun A curved line, especially part of the edge of a circle.
    "The ball traced a wide arc across the sky."
  2. noun A story's overall shape or progression, especially a character's emotional or moral development.
    "The show gave its villain a surprisingly sympathetic character arc."
  3. verb To move or curve along a path shaped like an arc.
    "The rocket arced over the launch pad and out to sea."
  4. noun A glowing discharge of electricity jumping across a gap, as in welding.
    "Sparks flew as the electric arc jumped between the terminals."

arc in a sentence

  • The ball traced a wide arc across the sky.
  • The bridge's cables form a graceful arc.
  • The show gave its villain a surprisingly sympathetic character arc.
  • The rocket arced over the launch pad and out to sea.

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Frequently asked questions

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 ball traced a wide arc across the 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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