立方

りっぽう

cube

JLPT N1

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"立方" primarily refers to the mathematical concept of a cube or cubing a number (raising it to the third power). It is commonly used in geometry to describe three-dimensional shapes and in arithmetic when discussing powers.

Common Collocations

  • 立方 (cubic meter): a unit of volume measurement.
  • 立方 (cube): a three-dimensional geometric figure with equal edges.
  • 立方 (cube root): the root of a number that when cubed returns the original number.

Usage Notes

When using "立方" in conversation or writing, it often appears in scientific, mathematical, or technical contexts. It can describe physical volume or the operation of cubing a number. Avoid confusing it with "平方" which means square (second power).

Example Contexts

Understanding "立方" helps learners talk about measurements and mathematical concepts accurately.

Example Sentences

The volume of this box is three cubic meters.

In math class, we learned how to calculate cubes.

Please cube this number and tell me the result.