零れい度ど

noun

zero degrees (Celsius); freezing point

Primarily refers to 0°C, the temperature at which water freezes. Often used in weather contexts.

• 今朝けさの気き温おんは零れい度どだった。

  The temperature this morning was zero degrees.

• 水みずは零れい度どで凍こおる。

  Water freezes at zero degrees.

noun

zero (on a scale)

Can be used for zero on any scale, but most commonly refers to temperature. For other scales, context makes the meaning clear.

• この計けい器きの針はりは零れい度どを指さしている。

  The needle of this gauge is pointing to zero.