倍率
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Noun meaning 'magnification' or 'ratio of enlargement'. Used in optics, photography, and science to indicate how much larger an object appears. Example: 『この顕微鏡の倍率は100倍です』 (kono kenbikyou no bairitsu wa hyaku bai desu, 'This microscope has a magnification of 100x').
Theme
At a photography store, User is shopping for a new camera lens with their friend Ken, who is an experienced photographer. They are comparing different lenses based on their specifications.
倍率
ばいりつ
magnification
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a magnifying glass that doubles the size of an object — 'bai' (倍, 'double') and 'ritsu' (率, 'rate') combine to make 'magnification' or 'diameter' in optics. Think: 'Bai-ritsu' → 'by rate of doubling' for magnification.
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『倍率』 (bairitsu) is often used in scientific contexts like microscopes or telescopes to describe magnification power, and in engineering for diameter ratios. It's a technical term common in education and industry.
Forms
Base: 倍率Noun meaning 'magnification' or 'ratio of enlargement'. Used in optics, photography, and science to indicate how much larger an object appears. Example: 『この顕微鏡の倍率は100倍です』 (kono kenbikyou no bairitsu wa hyaku bai desu, 'This microscope has a magnification of 100x').