Meaning

Primary

Parallel

Alternative

Latitude Lines

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A latitude line can also be called a parallel.

Reading

いせん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

緯度0度の緯線のことを、赤道と呼びます。

The 0 degree parallel is called the equator.

Kanji Composition