(しこうせい)

しこうせい
noun
directivity; directionality
1. directivity; directionality
The property of transmitting or receiving signals, sound, or energy more effectively in a particular direction. Used in audio engineering, telecommunications, and antenna design.
指向性(しこうせい)マイクを使(つか)う。
To use a directional microphone.
このアンテナは(つよ)指向性(しこうせい)()っている。
This antenna has strong directivity.
指向性(しこうせい)(たか)いスピーカーは特定(とくてい)方向(ほうこう)にだけ(おと)(とど)ける。
A highly directional speaker delivers sound only in a specific direction.

A technical term referring to the property of transmitting or receiving signals, sound, or energy more effectively in a particular direction. Used mainly in audio engineering, telecommunications, and antenna design.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 指向性(しこうせい)マイク: directional microphone
  • 指向性(しこうせい)アンテナ: directional antenna
  • 指向性(しこうせい)スピーカー: directional speaker
  • 指向性(しこうせい)(たか)い/(ひく)い: high/low directivity

CONTRAST:

  • 指向性(しこうせい): directional
  • 無指向性(むしこうせい): omnidirectional (picks up from all directions)
  • 単一指向性(たんいつしこうせい): unidirectional (cardioid pattern)