スパン
Meanings
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Used in technical and everyday contexts for a range, distance, or period between two points, similar to English 'span'.
The span of this bridge is 200 meters.
The span of the project is three years.
Usage patterns
- 〈数〉年のスパンでover a span of ~ years
This plan is set to proceed over a span of ten years.
- 長いスパンで〈動詞〉to do something over a long time frame
If you think about it over a long time frame, this investment isn't bad.
- スパンが短い／長いthe span is short/long
The development span for new products is getting shorter.