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反比例
hanpirei
Description
「反比例」は、片方の数が大きくなると、もう片方の数が小さくなる関係のことです。
"反比例" is a relationship where one value increases as the other decreases.
学校の数学の授業でよく使う言葉です。
It is a term often used in school math classes.
Meanings
反比例hanpirei
inverse proportion; being inversely proportional
速さと時間は反比例の関係にある。
Speed and time have an inverse relationship.
反比例するhanpirei suru
to be inversely proportional (to)
値段と売れる数は反比例することが多い。
Price and sales volume often have an inverse relationship.
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Notes
- Etymology
反 (opposite) + 比例 (proportion) = inverse proportion; opposite of 正比例.
- Nuance
mathematical term; the plain 比例 means direct proportion unless marked as 反.
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