Translation guide
The letter 'C' is used in English for various purposes, such as a grade, a musical note, or an abbreviation. In Japanese, it is typically referred to by its letter name or used in specific contexts like grades or sizes.
Referring to the letter itself, such as in spelling or alphabet recitation.
The standard Japanese name for the letter C, borrowed from English.
ABCのCは「シー」と読みます。
The C in ABC is read as 'shii'.
Expressing a grade, such as in school or evaluation, where C is average or below average.
Used directly in Japanese grading systems, often pronounced 'shii'. In school contexts, it may be equivalent to '3' on a 5-point scale.
My math grade was a C.
In some Japanese grading systems, '可' (ka) means 'acceptable' or 'pass', which can correspond to a C grade.
The evaluation was a pass (C).
Referring to the musical note C (do).
In Japanese music notation, the note C is called 'ha' (ハ), following the iroha system.
This piece is in C major.
In solfège, C is 'do' (ド). Commonly used in singing and casual music contexts.
Sometimes the English letter name is used in contemporary music contexts, especially in chord names like C major.
Play a C chord.
Using C as an abbreviation, such as for Celsius, carbon, or copyright.
In many technical or scientific contexts, the letter C is used as is, often pronounced 'shii'. For example, °C for Celsius, C for carbon, © for copyright.
Water boils at 100°C.
© 2025 Company Name
Indicating a size, such as bra cup size or clothing size.
Used for bra cup sizes. Pronounced 'shii kappu'.
She is a C cup.
General size indication, though less common than specific terms like Cカップ.
This clothing is size C.
The Roman numeral for 100.
Used in contexts like historical dates or outlines. Pronounced 'shii' or sometimes 'hyaku' (meaning 100).
Chapter C (100)
Please sing the note C.