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bar graph; bar chart
A type of graph that uses rectangular bars of varying heights or lengths to represent and compare quantities of data.
棒グラフを作る。
To make a bar graph.
各国の人口を棒グラフで比較する。
To compare the populations of various countries using a bar graph.
棒グラフと折れ線グラフを組み合わせて、売上と利益率を同時に示す。
By combining a bar graph and a line graph, you can show sales and profit margins at the same time.
Composed of 棒 (rod/bar) + グラフ (graph). Named after the bar-shaped columns used to display data.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 棒グラフを作る: to create a bar graph
- 棒グラフで比較する: to compare using a bar graph
- 棒グラフで表す: to represent with a bar graph
- 積み上げ棒グラフ: stacked bar graph
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 折れ線グラフ: line graph — shows trends over time with connected points
- 円グラフ: pie chart — shows proportions as sectors of a circle
- ヒストグラム: histogram — similar in appearance but shows frequency distributions
NOTE:
棒グラフ is best suited for comparing quantities across categories. It is one of the first graph types taught in Japanese schools, typically introduced in the third grade of elementary school.