compass in Japanese
compass in Japanese is 羅針盤, 方位磁針, 方位磁石 — compass means a device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
compass in Japanese
羅針盤
Pronounced: rashinban
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
方位磁針
Pronounced: hōijishin
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
方位磁石
Pronounced: hōijishaku
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
コンパス
Pronounced: konpasu
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
What does "compass" mean?
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noun A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
"She checked her compass to make sure the trail was heading north."
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noun A hinged drawing tool with two arms, used to draw circles or measure distances on a map or diagram.
"He used a compass to draw a perfect circle for the diagram."
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noun The overall range or scope of something, such as a voice or a set of abilities.
"The topic was beyond the compass of a single lecture."
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verb To surround or encircle something completely.
"Thick forest compassed the old cabin on every side."
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compass in a sentence
- She checked her compass to make sure the trail was heading north.
- Old sailing ships relied on a compass to navigate open water.
- He used a compass to draw a perfect circle for the diagram.
- The topic was beyond the compass of a single lecture.
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What is "compass" in Japanese?
"compass" in Japanese is 羅針盤, 方位磁針, 方位磁石. compass means: A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
How do you pronounce 羅針盤?
"compass" in Japanese is 羅針盤, pronounced "rashinban".
How do you use "compass" in a sentence?
Example: "She checked her compass to make sure the trail was heading north." In Japanese, "compass" is 羅針盤, 方位磁針, 方位磁石.
Are there other ways to say "compass" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "compass": 羅針盤, 方位磁針, 方位磁石, コンパス.
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