Japanese

ていぎ
Meaning: definition
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

定
義

Example sentences

How does this dictionary define the word 'love'?
このプログラムでは、複雑な計算を行うためにカスタム関数を定義した
In this program, I defined a custom function to perform complex calculations.
数学の授業でイデアルの定義を学んだ。
I learned the definition of an ideal in math class.
直角三角形において、正接は対辺と底辺の比として定義される。
In a right-angled triangle, the tangent is defined as the ratio of the opposite side to the base.
幸せの定義は、百人百様であっていい。
It is okay for the definition of happiness to be different for everyone.

Usage Notes

A statement of the exact meaning of a word, especially in a dictionary.

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