Translation guide
The mathematical concept of a square root, expressed in Japanese primarily through the term 平方根 (へいほうこん) or the root symbol √.
Referring to the square root of a number in a mathematical context.
The standard mathematical term for 'square root'. Used in formal and educational contexts.
4の平方根は2です。
The square root of 4 is 2.
The root symbol √ is read as ルート. This is the most common way to express square roots in everyday math, especially when giving a specific value.
√2は約1.414です。
The square root of 2 is approximately 1.414.
Literally 'second power root'. Rarely used; 平方根 is preferred.
二乗根は平方根と同じ意味です。
The second power root has the same meaning as square root.