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prism in Japanese

prism in Japanese is プリズム, 三稜鏡, 角柱 — prism means a transparent solid, often triangular, that bends light and can split it into a rainbow of colours.

prism in Japanese

プリズム
noun
Pronounced: purizumu
(optics) A transparent block in the shape of a prism (sense 1), typically with triangular ends, used to reflect or refract light.
三稜鏡
noun
Pronounced: sanryōkyō
(optics) A transparent block in the shape of a prism (sense 1), typically with triangular ends, used to reflect or refract light.
プリズム
noun
Pronounced: purizumu
(geometry) A polyhedron with parallel ends of the same polygonal shape and size, the other faces being parallelogram-shaped sides.
角柱
noun
Pronounced: kakuchuu
(geometry) A polyhedron with parallel ends of the same polygonal shape and size, the other faces being parallelogram-shaped sides.

What does "prism" mean?

  1. noun A transparent solid, often triangular, that bends light and can split it into a rainbow of colours.
    "Light passing through the prism scattered into a rainbow on the wall."
  2. noun A particular way of viewing or interpreting something.
    "She saw the whole debate through the prism of her own upbringing."

prism in a sentence

  • Light passing through the prism scattered into a rainbow on the wall.
  • She saw the whole debate through the prism of her own upbringing.

Common Japanese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "prism" in Japanese?

"prism" in Japanese is プリズム, 三稜鏡, 角柱. prism means: A transparent solid, often triangular, that bends light and can split it into a rainbow of colours.

How do you pronounce プリズム?

"prism" in Japanese is プリズム, pronounced "purizumu".

How do you use "prism" in a sentence?

Example: "Light passing through the prism scattered into a rainbow on the wall." In Japanese, "prism" is プリズム, 三稜鏡, 角柱.

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

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "prism": プリズム, 三稜鏡, 角柱.

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