also: アルファー
alpha
Refers to the Greek letter α, often used in mathematics, science, and as a symbol for 'first' or 'beginning'.
αはギリシャ文字の最初の文字です。
Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet.
There is sometimes an extra charge on top of the base fee.
この方程式では、αは定数を表します。
In this equation, α represents a constant.
彼のデザインには常にアルファをつけたセンスがある。
His designs always have that extra touch of flair.
Standard Greek letter spelling.
Uppercase variant; less common in running text.
Irregular kana usage with long vowel; rarely used.
Borrowed from English 'alpha' or directly from Greek ἄλφα (álpha).