緯度

• Reading: いど
• Romaji: ido
• Kanji breakdown: 緯 (i) — weft, latitude; 度 (do) — degree, measure
• Pronunciation: /i.do/

Meaning

Latitude. The angular distance north or south of the equator.

A coordinate used together with 経度 (longitude) to specify locations on Earth. Measured in degrees from 0° at the equator to 90° at the poles. Essential in geography, navigation, and understanding climate patterns.

Examples

1. 東京の緯度は北緯35度くらいだ。 Tokyo's latitude is about 35 degrees north.
2. 緯度が高くなるほど寒くなる傾向がある。 The higher the latitude, the colder it tends to be.
3. 地図で緯度と経度を使って場所を探した。 I used latitude and longitude to find a location on the map.

Usage Guide

Context: geography, navigation, science

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 緯 (i, weft/latitude) and 度 (do, degree). The character 緯 originally meant horizontal threads in weaving, applied to horizontal lines on a map.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal