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synonym Comparative
割り算
VS
足し算

Differences Between "割り算" and "足し算"

Option A
割り算
Meaning
division (mathematics)
Reading
わりざん (warizan)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
10を2で割り算すると5になります。
When you divide 10 by 2, it becomes 5.
Option B
足し算
Meaning
addition (mathematics)
Reading
たしざん (tashizan)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
2足す3は足し算で5になります。
2 plus 3 makes 5 in addition.

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Which word fits this context: "(division (mathematics))"?
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使い分け解説:
- 割り算: Used in mathematics to describe the operation of dividing. Contrast with 足し算, 引き算, 掛け算.
- 足し算: The mathematical operation of adding numbers.
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