Meaning

Primary

Degrees

Alternative

Times

Word Type

noun, suffix

Explanation

The kanji degree can mean both degree in terms of angles and degree in terms of temperature. This word is how you talk about these things. Just attach it to a number and you have yourself the number of degrees that something is. After the numbers 1, 2 and 3 (and in some other situations) this can also mean times.

Reading

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

Explanation

The reading is the same as the kanji reading you learned. When writing out the answer to this reading, omit the as it's only there to let you know that some other word should come before it.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 180度

    180 degrees

    450度

    450 degrees

    36.5度

    36.5 degrees

Context Sentences

東京の夏は、三十度以上になる日が多いです。

In Tokyo in summer, there are many days where it gets above thirty degrees.

先ず、オーブンを190度にして下さい。

First, heat the oven to 190 degrees.

ここの角度は、90度です。

The angle here is ninety degrees.

Kanji Composition