(ぐうすう)

ぐうすう
noun
even number
1. even number
A number that is divisible by 2 with no remainder (2, 4, 6, 8, etc.).
2、4、6、8偶数(ぐうすう)です
2, 4, 6, 8 are even numbers.
Garbage can only be put out on even-numbered days.
I wrote a program to determine if a number is even or odd.

偶数(ぐうすう) is a mathematical term for even numbers.

Opposite:

  • 奇数(きすう) (odd number)

Mathematical terms:

  • 整数(せいすう) (integer)
  • 自然数(しぜんすう) (natural number)
  • 小数(しょうすう) (decimal)
  • 分数(ぶんすう) (fraction)
  • 素数(そすう) (prime number)

Practical usage:

  • 偶数(ぐうすう)(づき) (even-numbered months)
  • 偶数(ぐうすう)() (even-numbered days)
  • License plate restrictions (odd/even day driving)