線形
せんけい · senkei
Linear
Other ways to say “linear” in Japanese →
flat · what is pitch accent?
How it’s used
Used in formal or technical contexts like math, physics, and engineering, not in everyday conversation.
Often confused with 線状 (senjō), which means line-shaped, while 線形 specifically means linear in the mathematical sense.
Example sentences
線形代数の授業は難しい。
The linear algebra class is difficult.
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このグラフは線形の関係を示している。
This graph shows a linear relationship.
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What does 線形 mean?
Linear.
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せんけい (senkei). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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