珠算
also: たまざん
Meanings
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abacus calculation; arithmetic with an abacus
Refers to the skill or act of performing arithmetic using a soroban (Japanese abacus). Often associated with mental calculation training.
She is good at abacus calculation and also quick at mental arithmetic.
I learned abacus calculation in elementary school.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が珠算を習うfor someone to learn abacus calculation
I learned abacus calculation when I was a child.
- 珠算教室に通うto attend an abacus school/lessons
My daughter attends abacus lessons twice a week.
- 珠算の腕を上げるto improve one's abacus calculation skill
I practiced every day and improved my abacus skills.