振り子
also: しんし
Meanings
1
pendulum
Refers to a weight suspended from a pivot so that it can swing freely, used in clocks, physics experiments, and figuratively for something that swings back and forth.
A pendulum clock is ticking regularly in the corner of the room.
The period of a pendulum is determined by the length of the string.
Usage patterns
- 振り子が揺れるthe pendulum swings
The clock's pendulum is swinging slowly.
- 振り子を止めるto stop the pendulum
I stopped the pendulum for the experiment.
- 振り子の周期the period of a pendulum
A pendulum's period is determined by its length.