Lexical entry

ジオプトリー

jioputorii

A unit of lens power.

Science & MedicinePure GairaigoSource UncertainSource: German

Meaning

An optical unit used to measure the refractive power of a lens, equal to the reciprocal of the focal length in meters.

Examples

Example Sentences

眼科で視力を測定し、必要なジオプトリーを確認した。

I had my vision measured at the ophthalmologist and confirmed the required diopters.

generated example

このレンズの屈折力は、プラス二ジオプトリーです。

The refractive power of this lens is plus two diopters.

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遠視を矯正するために、高いジオプトリーの眼鏡が必要だ。

To correct farsightedness, glasses with high diopters are needed.

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ペニヒ

A former German monetary unit equal to 1/100 of a mark.

Evidence and Provenance