勾配、こう配
こうばい
koubai
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- noun (common) (futsuumeishi) slope; incline; gradient; grade; pitch
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
mathematics
slope (of a linear function)
see: 傾き・3
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi) mathematicsphysics gradient (vector calculus)
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
山越えの道は狭く、しかも急勾配だった。
yamagoe no michi ha semaku 、 shikamo kyuu koubai daxtsu ta 。
The road across the mountain was narrow, and what's more, it was a steep slope.
屋根の勾配をどうするか決めるのはとても重要です。
yane no koubai wo dou suru ka kimeru no ha totemo juuyou desu 。
It is very important to decide what to do about the slope of the roof.