variation in Japanese
variation in Japanese is 変動, 変化, 変奏曲 — variation means a change, or the act of changing, in the form, amount, or quality of something.
variation in Japanese
変動
Pronounced: hendō
The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.
変化
Pronounced: henka
The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.
変奏曲
Pronounced: hensōkyoku
(music) A technique where material is repeated with alterations to the melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, counterpoint or orchestration; but with some invariant characteristic, e.g. a ground bass.
What does "variation" mean?
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noun A change, or the act of changing, in the form, amount, or quality of something.
"There is little variation in the daily temperature near the equator."
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noun A version of something that differs somewhat from the original or from others of its kind.
"This game is a simple variation of tag that we play indoors."
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noun In music, a passage that reworks a melody with changes to rhythm, harmony, or ornamentation.
"The pianist played a lively variation that changed the tune's rhythm completely."
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variation in a sentence
- There is little variation in the daily temperature near the equator.
- There's a lot of variation in prices between the two supermarkets.
- This game is a simple variation of tag that we play indoors.
- Her recipe is a healthier variation of the classic chocolate cake.
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What is "variation" in Japanese?
"variation" in Japanese is 変動, 変化, 変奏曲. variation means: A change, or the act of changing, in the form, amount, or quality of something.
How do you pronounce 変動?
"variation" in Japanese is 変動, pronounced "hendō".
How do you use "variation" in a sentence?
Example: "There is little variation in the daily temperature near the equator." In Japanese, "variation" is 変動, 変化, 変奏曲.
Are there other ways to say "variation" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "variation": 変動, 変化, 変奏曲.
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