緯度
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Noun for latitude, a geographic coordinate. Used in expressions like 『緯度を測る』 (ido o hakaru, 'to measure latitude') or 『北緯』 (hokui, 'north latitude').
Theme

Two friends, Ken and User, are hiking in the mountains and discussing navigation using a map and compass.

緯度

いど

latitude (navigation)

Locations & NavigationGeography & Landmarks

Memory Hook

Think of 'we do' (sounds like いど ido) latitude to navigate — 'We do latitude!' This connects 『緯度』 (ido, 'latitude') to navigation tasks.

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『緯度』 (ido, 'latitude') is taught in geography classes and used in weather forecasts and maps to describe locations, such as Tokyo's latitude of about 35 degrees north.

Forms

Base: 緯度Noun for latitude, a geographic coordinate. Used in expressions like 『緯度を測る』 (ido o hakaru, 'to measure latitude') or 『北緯』 (hokui, 'north latitude').