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運算 (うんざん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

運うん算ざん

う

ん

ざ

ん

Meanings

1

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

mathematical operation; calculation

Refers to performing arithmetic or mathematical operations; often used in technical or educational contexts.

この問もん題だいは簡かん単たんな運うん算ざんで解とけます。
This problem can be solved with a simple calculation.
コンピューターは高こう速そくで運うん算

ざん

を

行おこな

う

。

Computers perform mathematical operations at high speed.

Kanji

運carry, luck, destiny
算calculate, divining, number

Similar words

計けい算さん
計算 is the common word for calculation in everyday contexts, while 運算 is more technical and often used in mathematics or computing.
演えん算ざん
演算 also means mathematical operation, but is more common in modern technical usage; 運算 is a less frequent synonym.

Etymology

Compound of 運 (carry out, move) and 算 (calculate). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination suggests performing calculations.