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reciprocal in Japanese

reciprocal in Japanese is 逆数 — reciprocal means given or felt equally by both sides; mutual, done in return.

reciprocal in Japanese

逆数
noun
Pronounced: gyakusuu
(arithmetic) The number obtained by dividing 1 by another given number; the result of exchanging the numerator and the denominator of a fraction.

What does "reciprocal" mean?

  1. adj Given or felt equally by both sides; mutual, done in return.
    "Their friendship was built on reciprocal trust and respect."
  2. noun In mathematics, the number you get by dividing 1 by a given number (so the reciprocal of 4 is 1/4).
    "To find the reciprocal of a fraction, just flip it upside down."

reciprocal in a sentence

  • Their friendship was built on reciprocal trust and respect.
  • The two countries signed a reciprocal trade agreement.
  • To find the reciprocal of a fraction, just flip it upside down.

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What is "reciprocal" in Japanese?

"reciprocal" in Japanese is 逆数. reciprocal means: Given or felt equally by both sides; mutual, done in return.

How do you pronounce 逆数?

"reciprocal" in Japanese is 逆数, pronounced "gyakusuu".

How do you use "reciprocal" in a sentence?

Example: "Their friendship was built on reciprocal trust and respect." In Japanese, "reciprocal" is 逆数.

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