also: じゅっしん
noun-modifying (irregular)
decimal; base-10
Used as a prenominal modifier in technical or mathematical contexts, e.g., 十進法 (decimal system), 十進数 (decimal number).
コンピューターは内部で二進法を使うが、表示は十進法で行われる。
Computers use binary internally, but display is done in decimal.
十進数の計算は小学校で習う。
Calculations with decimal numbers are learned in elementary school.
decimal system
decimal system; base-10 numeral system
sexagesimal; base 60
decimal notation
decimal classification; Dewey Decimal Classification
decimal classification system
Standard kanji spelling for 'decimal'.
Alternate reading; じっしん is more standard.
Numerical variant, common in technical contexts.
Numerical variant with alternate reading.
From 十 (ten) + 進 (advance, progress), referring to the base-10 numeral system.