縦横比(たてよこひ)

たてよこひ
noun
aspect ratio; height-to-width ratio
1. aspect ratio; height-to-width ratio
The ratio of the height to the width of a rectangular image, screen, or object. Used for displays, photos, video formats, and printed materials.
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.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 縦横比(たてよこひ)を保(たも)つ: to maintain the aspect ratio
  • 縦横比(たてよこひ)を変(か)える: to change the aspect ratio
  • 画面(がめん)の縦横比(たてよこひ): screen aspect ratio
  • 縦横比(たてよこひ)が合(あ)わない: the aspect ratio doesn't match

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
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