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.
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.
翼長が大きいほど滑空性能が高い。
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.
The wingspan of that butterfly is about 10 centimeters.