Translation guide
Longitude is a geographic coordinate specifying east-west position on Earth. In Japanese, it is expressed with the word 経度 (けいど). This guide covers how to talk about longitude in everyday and technical contexts.
longitude
Expressing the east-west coordinate on Earth's surface
Standard term for longitude. Used in geography, navigation, and everyday contexts.
The longitude of Tokyo is about 139 degrees.
East longitude. Used when specifying a longitude value east of the prime meridian.
West longitude. Used when specifying a longitude value west of the prime meridian.
When mentioning both, the common order is 緯度 (latitude) then 経度 (longitude), as in 緯度経度 (いどけいど). However, 経度緯度 is also acceptable.
What is the longitude of this location?
Please check the longitude and latitude on the map.
この地点は東経135度です。
This point is at 135 degrees east longitude.
西経100度の位置を探しています。
I'm looking for the location at 100 degrees west longitude.
The ship's longitude was recorded in the log.