Mathematical suffix for exponentiation. Attaches to numbers to express powers, e.g., 二乗 (にじょう) = squared, 三乗 (さんじょう) = cubed.
2 to the 3rd power is 8.
Counter for vehicles, especially trains, buses, and large conveyances. Used with native Japanese numbers or Sino-Japanese numbers depending on context.
Noun meaning multiplication. Often used in compound words like 乗法 (じょうほう) or 乗算 (じょうざん).
Memorize the multiplication tables.
Buddha's teachings
Buddhist term referring to the teachings of the Buddha, often as a vehicle to enlightenment. Rare standalone; usually part of compounds like 大乗 (だいじょう) or 小乗 (しょうじょう).
2 to the 3rd power is 8.
The old document records one carriage.
Mahayana Buddhism spread to many countries.
This bus seats 40 people.
自乗 specifically means squaring (raising to the second power), while 乗 is the general suffix used for any exponent, as in 三乗 (cubed).
台 is the general counter for machines and vehicles of any size, while 乗 is used more specifically for large conveyances like trains, buses, and ships.
掛け算 is the everyday word for multiplication, while 乗 is the more formal, technical term seen in compounds like 乗法.
passenger
boarding; getting on
horseback riding; mounting a horse
boarding; embarkation
taking advantage of an opportunity; jumping on the bandwagon · getting a ride; getting a lift; taking passage
crew member; crew
transport duty; working as crew on a vehicle
embarking; boarding a ship · ship (carrying someone)
horse riding; horseback riding; mounting a horse · riding horse; mount; horse one is riding
The Buddhist sense translates a source word meaning “vehicle,” portraying a teaching as a means of conveyance to enlightenment. The mathematical sense reflects Chinese mathematical use of 乗 for multiplication, while the counter derives from counting vehicles or conveyances.
take advantage of; seize an opportunity; follow blindly · multiply
riding together; sharing a ride
test drive; test ride; trial ride
multiplication; multiplying together · synergy; synergism; mutually reinforcing effect
getting on and off; boarding and alighting
riding use; passenger use
accompanying (on a trip); escorting (a tour group)
multiplication
boarding a warship; serving on a warship · warship one serves on
transfer; change vehicles
square; second power
multiplier; multiplier factor
multiplication
take advantage of; seize an opportunity · multiply
ticket; passenger ticket · basic fare ticket
ekayana; One Vehicle
sovereignty; imperial authority
cube; third power
dismounting; alighting · prohibition against entering on horseback
power (math)
multiplication sign