Translation guide
The English word 'decimal' refers to numbers expressed in base-10, often involving a decimal point. In Japanese, the concept is expressed through specific terms for decimal fractions, the decimal point, and the decimal system.
decimal (fraction)
decimal point
To refer to a number that includes a decimal point, like 3.14 or 0.5.
The standard term for a decimal fraction. Used in mathematics and everyday contexts.
0.5 is a decimal.
Specifically refers to the decimal point itself, not the number.
Move the decimal point to the right.
To refer to the base-10 number system as a whole.
To talk about digits after the decimal point, like tenths, hundredths.
Pattern for specifying decimal places. Insert the place number (e.g., 1 for tenths, 2 for hundredths).
The first decimal place is 3.
In Japanese, decimal numbers are read digit by digit after the decimal point. The decimal point is read as てん. For example, 3.14 is さんてんいちよん.
Convert a decimal number to binary.