VocabJLPT N2
diameter
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. diameter
The straight-line distance passing through the center of a circle from one side to the other, known in English as the diameter. It is a fundamental term in mathematics and geometry, used when describing the size of circular or spherical objects.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

In line with the spec change, we have recalculated the diameter of the gear.

Sentence 2

"Share the measurement results for this cylinder's diameter," I was told.

Sentence 3

At the factory, the diameter of parts is measured automatically.

Sentence 4

My watch has a big dial — the diameter makes it really easy to read!

Sentence 5

Why does this pot have such an awkwardly large diameter?!