円えん筒とう図ず法ほう

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noun

cylindrical projection

A map projection where the globe is projected onto a cylinder. Used in cartography and geography.

circle, yen, round

筒cylinder, pipe, tube

図map, drawing, plan

法method, law, rule

メルカトル図ず法ほう
A specific cylindrical projection designed for navigation, while 円筒図法 is the general category.
円えん錐すい図ず法ほう
Conic projection, another major map projection family.

Compound of 円筒 (cylinder) and 図法 (projection method).