経度
Meanings
1
Geographic coordinate; often contrasted with 緯度 (latitude).
See also: 緯度
The longitude of this point is 135 degrees east.
Please check the longitude and latitude on the map.
Usage patterns
- 経度〈数〉度a longitude of ~ degrees
This location has a longitude of 139 degrees east.
- 経度を測定するto measure the longitude
The sailors were searching for a way to measure longitude accurately.