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velocity in Japanese

velocity in Japanese is 速度, 速さ — velocity means a measurement of how fast something is moving in a given direction — speed combined with direction.

velocity in Japanese

速度
noun
Pronounced: sokudo
(physics) A vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to time, combining speed with a directional component.
速度
noun
Pronounced: sokudo
Rapidity of motion.
速さ
noun
Pronounced: hayasa
Rapidity of motion.

What does "velocity" mean?

  1. noun A measurement of how fast something is moving in a given direction — speed combined with direction.
    "The rocket reached a velocity of over 7 kilometres per second."
  2. noun General speed or rate of movement.
    "The negotiations picked up velocity once both sides agreed to the deadline."
  3. noun In economics, how many times an average unit of currency changes hands over a period of time.
    "A falling velocity of money can signal that people are saving rather than spending."
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velocity in a sentence

  • The rocket reached a velocity of over 7 kilometres per second.
  • Wind velocity and direction are shown together on the weather map.
  • The negotiations picked up velocity once both sides agreed to the deadline.
  • A falling velocity of money can signal that people are saving rather than spending.

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What is "velocity" in Japanese?

"velocity" in Japanese is 速度, 速さ. velocity means: A measurement of how fast something is moving in a given direction — speed combined with direction.

How do you pronounce 速度?

"velocity" in Japanese is 速度, pronounced "sokudo".

How do you use "velocity" in a sentence?

Example: "The rocket reached a velocity of over 7 kilometres per second." In Japanese, "velocity" is 速度, 速さ.

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

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "velocity": 速度, 速さ.

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