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引き算
hikizan
Description
「引き算」は、ある数から別の数を引く計算のことです。
"引き算" is the calculation of subtracting one number from another.
小学校でならう、たしたり引いたりする計算の一つです。
It is one of the calculations learned in elementary school, involving adding and subtracting.
Meanings
引き算hikizan
subtraction (arithmetic operation)
引き算はたし算より少しむずかしい。
Subtraction is a bit harder than addition.
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Notes
- Etymology
引く (to pull/subtract) + 算 (calculation); literally 'pulling calculation'.
- Nuance
contrasts with 足し算 (addition); both are basic 算数 taught in elementary school.
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