偏 光(へんこう)

へんこう

noun

polarization (of light); polarized light

1. polarization (of light); polarized light

The physics concept of light waves oscillating in a single plane. Commonly seen in compounds describing products that filter or use polarized light.

偏光(へんこう)サングラスをかけた。

I put on polarized sunglasses.

釣(つ)りには偏光(へんこう)レンズが役立(やくだ)つ。

Polarized lenses are useful for fishing.

液晶(えきしょう)ディスプレイは偏光(へんこう)の性質(せいしつ)を利用(りよう)している。

Liquid crystal displays make use of the properties of polarized light.

A physics term, but most commonly encountered in product names where it describes lenses or films that block glare. Three homophones to be aware of: 偏向(へんこう) (bias), 変更(へんこう) (change/alteration), and this one.

Compounds

偏光(へんこう)サングラス: polarized sunglasses
偏光(へんこう)レンズ: polarized lens
偏光(へんこう)フィルター: polarizing filter (cameras)
偏光(へんこう)フィルム: polarizing film

HOMOPHONES (distinguished by kanji):

変更(へんこう): change, alteration
偏向(へんこう): bias, leaning

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Added 2026.6.2 11:07 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02

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