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English to Japanese Dictionary

compass Meaning in Japanese (compass 英語 意味)

コンパス, 方位磁石
コンパス in English:compass
IPA:kʌm.pəs
Quick Answer • 要約

compass の日本語の意味は「コンパス, 方位磁石」です。 (通常、北を指す磁化された針を持つ、方向を示す航海計器。)

Concept Illustration
Compass visual illustration - Meaning in Japanese (コンパス)
Visual representation of "compass"

Definitions of Compass

  1. 1
    noun
    方位磁石

    A navigational instrument that shows directions, typically having a magnetized needle that points north.

    通常、北を指す磁化された針を持つ、方向を示す航海計器。

  2. 2
    noun

    An instrument for drawing circles and arcs and for measuring distances, consisting of two arms linked by a pivot.

  3. 3
    noun

    The range or scope of something, especially of what is permitted or possible.

Example Sentences

“The sailor used a compass to navigate through the fog.”

“She used a compass to draw a perfect circle.”

“The project is within the compass of our capabilities.”

Synonyms (類語)

In English:

gyrocompass

Inflected Word Forms

past participlecompassed
present participlecompassing

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

within the compass ofexpression

Within the range or scope of something.

lose one's compassidiom

To lose one's sense of direction or moral guidance.