VocabJLPT N1
equator
Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. equator
  2. 2. Equator
Refers to the imaginary line that circles the Earth at equal distance from both poles, dividing it into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. It is used in geography and science contexts and is associated with hot, tropical climates.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Last week's news reported severe rainfall near the equator.

Sentence 2

"The stars feel so close at night near the equator," she said, eyes sparkling.

Sentence 3

Why is the ocean near the equator so incredibly blue?

Sentence 4

If you walked all the way around the equator, how many days would it take?

Sentence 5

Would anything actually change if you jumped right on the equator?