(けいい)

けいい
noun
circumstances, sequence of events
See also: 敬意(けいい) (respect, esteem)
1. circumstances, sequence of events, background
The course of events leading up to a situation; the history behind something.
To explain the circumstances of the incident.
これまで経緯(けいい)
The course of events up to now.
The circumstances that led to the contract.
Could you tell me in detail about the circumstances of how the company was established?
2. longitude and latitude
Geographic coordinates (also read いきさつ for sense 1).
経緯(けいい)(せん)
Lines of longitude and latitude.
Lines of longitude and latitude are drawn on the map.
You can express a position precisely using the earth's longitude and latitude.

経緯(けいい) describes how events unfolded.

READINGS:

  • けいい: common reading
  • いきさつ: also used for 'circumstances'

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