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.
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?
東京の経度は約139度です。
The longitude of Tokyo is about 139 degrees.
Please check the longitude and latitude on the map.
East longitude. Used when specifying a longitude value east of the prime meridian.
This point is at 135 degrees east longitude.
West longitude. Used when specifying a longitude value west of the prime meridian.
I'm looking for the location at 100 degrees west longitude.
The ship's longitude was recorded in the log.