Meaning

Primary

Calculation

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

When you measure and then calculate something, you are making a calculation. For example, you measure the length of a frog, then you calculate how many frogs you'd need to reach the moon. What is that? A calculation, of course.

Reading

けいさん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 時間の計算

    time calculation

    料金の計算

    fee calculation

    期間の計算

    time period calculation

Context Sentences

彼は計算が速いです。

He is quick at calculations.

この計算、合ってる?

Is this calculation correct?

あの女は計算高いことで有名です。

That woman is famous for being calculated.

Kanji Composition