レンジrenji

JLPT N1approx.Common
Definitions
  1. nounrange; stove; cooker
  2. nounmicrowave oven
Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym範囲はんいNeutralThe most general word for range: land, actions, exam coverage all fit. 「レンジ」 can mean range too, but has a loanword feel and also means stove.
  • RelatedスコープNeutralMeans scope or field of view, also viewing devices like rifle scopes; often the scope of research or plans. 「レンジ」 is extent or margin, and also a stove or microwave.
  • Related領域りょういきWrittenBoth can mean range or domain; 「領域」 is written/formal prose, for territory and the reach of a field or authority; 「レンジ」 also means stove or microwave.
  • Related幅はばNeutralLiterally width; also room, gaps and margins, as in 「値上げの幅」. Close to 「レンジ」 for margins or extents, but 「幅」 is the more common word.
  • Related圏けんNeutralMostly a suffix for an area centered on a place or thing, as in 「首都圏」 or 「圏外」. 「レンジ」 is range or extent in general, not a regional zone.

For range or extent, 「範囲」 is the default; use 「幅」 for width or margins, 「領域」 for fields and domains, and 「〜圏」 for zones around a place. 「レンジ」 covers extent or margin but sounds like a loanword and also means stove or microwave.

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Japanese definitions
  1. 幅はば、範囲はんい。
  2. 領域りょういき。
  3. 電子レンジでんしれんじ、ガスレンジの略りゃく。調理ちょうり用ようのかまどの意味いみから。
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