マイナス
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Noun used to indicate subtraction or negative values in mathematics and other contexts. Example: 『五マイナス二は三』 (go mainasu ni wa san, '5 minus 2 is 3').
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マイナス
マイナス
minus
Numbers & CountingFractions & Decimals
Memory Hook
Imagine a math problem where you subtract numbers, and you see a minus sign (–). In Japanese, it's 『マイナス』 (mainasu, 'minus'), which sounds like 'my minus' — think 'my minus sign' to remember it!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『マイナス』 (mainasu, 'minus') is commonly used in mathematics, finance, and everyday contexts to indicate negative values or subtraction, similar to English usage.
Forms
Base: マイナスNoun used to indicate subtraction or negative values in mathematics and other contexts. Example: 『五マイナス二は三』 (go mainasu ni wa san, '5 minus 2 is 3').