縦横比(たてよこひ)

たてよこひ
noun
aspect ratio; ratio of height and width
quantitytechnology
1. aspect ratio; ratio of height and width
The proportion between the height and width of a rectangular image, screen, or object. Used for displays, photos, video formats, and printed materials. Screen ratios are written width first (16:9, 4:3), although the word names 縦(たて) (height) first.
縦横比(たてよこひ)を保(たも)って拡大(かくだい)する。
Enlarge while preserving the aspect ratio.
テレビの縦横比(たてよこひ)は16:9が標準(ひょうじゅん)だ。
The standard television aspect ratio is 16:9.
画像(がぞう)の縦横比(たてよこひ)を変(か)えると、被写体(ひしゃたい)が歪(ゆが)んで見(み)える。
If you change the aspect ratio of the image, the subject will appear distorted.

Compound of 縦(たて) (vertical) + 横(よこ) (horizontal) + 比(ひ) (ratio). Often expressed as a ratio (16:9, 4:3) rather than a decimal.

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Similar words

  • アスペクト比(ひ): aspect ratio — loanword equivalent, common in technical contexts
  • 比率(ひりつ): ratio — generic term for any ratio

Related Words

Compare: 比率(ひりつ) (ratio)
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Added 2026.6.8 17:25 · Revised 2026.9.29 10:47
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