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掛け算
kakezan
Description
「掛け算」は、数字を何回も足すのを簡単にする計算の方法です。
"掛け算" is a calculation method that makes adding numbers repeatedly easier.
小学校で、二の段や三の段など、掛け算を勉強します。
In elementary school, you study "掛け算" like the two times table and three times table.
Meanings
掛け算kakezan
multiplication (arithmetic operation)
子どもが掛け算を練習しています。
The child is practicing multiplication.
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Notes
- Etymology
from 掛ける (to multiply) + 算 (calculation); literally 'multiply-calculation'.
- Nuance
everyday word for multiplication; 乗算 is the more technical/formal term.
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