零
rei
Translations
1.
zero
2.
null
Notes
The kanji '零' is commonly used in formal contexts, such as scientific or technical writing, to denote the number zero. In everyday conversation, the katakana 'ゼロ' (zero) is often used instead.
Tags
#numbers
#mathematics
#temperature
Examples
気温は零下になった。
Kion wa reika ni natta.
The temperature dropped below zero.
彼の得点は零だった。
Kare no tokuten wa rei datta.
His score was zero.