Japanese

へんすう
Meaning: variable
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

変
数

Example sentences

Please input the value of the variable.
変数の値を確認する。
Check the value of the variable.
経済学で内生変数を研究する
In economics, we study endogenous variables.

Usage Notes

A mathematical or programming term referring to a symbol that represents a quantity that can change. In programming, variables store data that can be modified during execution. Contrasts with 定数 (constant), which cannot change. Commonly used in mathematics, programming, and statistics.

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