定数
also: じょうすう
Meanings
fixed number; quorum
Used for a predetermined number of people or things, especially the minimum number required for a meeting to be valid.
A quorum is required to hold the meeting.
The fixed number for this class is 30 people.
Mathematical term for a value that does not change; often contrasted with 変数 (variable).
See also: 変数
In this formula, π is a constant.
Computing term for a value written directly in source code, as opposed to a variable.
Write '100' directly as a literal in the program.
Dated, literary sense referring to a predetermined destiny; rarely used in modern Japanese outside of older texts.
He believed he lived according to fate.
Usage patterns
- 定数に達するto reach the quorum
Since the number of attendees reached the quorum, the meeting could begin.
- 〈物〉に定数を代入するto substitute a constant (into an equation)
I solved the equation by substituting a constant for x.
- 〈物〉を定数として扱うto treat (a value) as a constant/literal
In the program, this value is treated as a constant.
- 定数を満たすto meet the quorum
This committee does not meet the quorum.