prism

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

(geometry) A polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape, the other faces being parallelogram-shaped sides.

Japanese Meaning

底面が合同な多角形で、側面が平行四辺形となる、平行な二面を持つ幾何学的な固体。

In geometry class, we built a cardboard prism with triangular bases to explore volume and surface area.

幾何の授業で、底面が平行で合同な三角形の底面を持ち、側面が平行四辺形になっている段ボール製の多面体を作り、体積と表面積を調べました。

Sense（1）

(geometry) A polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape, the other faces being parallelogram-shaped sides.

Sense（2）

A transparent block in the shape of a prism (typically with triangular ends), used to split or reflect light.

Sense（3）

A crystal in which the faces are parallel to the vertical axis.

prisms

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