Translation guide
The distance between the tips of the wings of a bird, insect, airplane, or other flying object.
To describe the distance from one wingtip to the other when fully extended.
The most direct and common term for wingspan, used for birds, insects, and aircraft.
このワシの翼幅は2メートル以上ある。
This eagle has a wingspan of over 2 meters.
Literally 'wing length', often used in technical or ornithological contexts to refer to wingspan.
Means 'overall width', used for aircraft wingspan in engineering contexts.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'the length when the wings are spread', used in everyday speech.
そのチョウの翼を広げた長さは10センチくらいだ。
The wingspan of that butterfly is about 10 centimeters.
The larger the wingspan, the better the gliding performance.
この飛行機の全幅は60メートルです。
The wingspan of this airplane is 60 meters.