標高
Meanings
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elevation; height above sea level
Standard term for the vertical distance of a point on land from mean sea level. Used in geography, weather reports, and mountaineering.
The elevation of Mt. Fuji is 3,776 meters.
Because the elevation of this area is high, the temperature is low.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の標高は〈数〉メートルだthe elevation of <place> is <number> meters
Mount Fuji's elevation is 3,776 meters.
- 標高が高い／低いto have a high/low elevation
This village is at a high elevation, so it's cool even in summer.
- 〈場所〉と〈場所〉の標高差the difference in elevation between two places
There is a big difference in elevation between the two mountains.