Used in mathematics, physics, and science fiction for spatial or temporal dimensions. Also used metaphorically for a distinct realm or level of existence.
私たちは三次元の世界に住んでいる。
We live in a three-dimensional world.
その話は別次元の出来事のように感じられた。
That story felt like an event from another dimension.
perspective; level; point of reference
Refers to a standpoint, frame of reference, or qualitative level. Often used in phrases like 次元が違う (on a different level) or 同じ次元で考える (think on the same level).
彼の提案は次元が違う。
His proposal is on a different level.
問題を同じ次元で議論しよう。
Let's discuss the problem on the same level.
A professional's skill is on a whole different level.
The story expands beyond the boundaries of dimensions.
It's unreasonable to compare those two on the same level.
That's already a matter on a national scale.
low-level; trivial; coarse; vulgar · low-dimensional
another dimension; different level; whole other level