Glossary entry

Japanese term or phrase:

掛ける

English translation:

x

    The asker opted for community grading. The question was closed on 2011-04-14 18:54:15 based on peer agreement (or, if there were too few peer comments, asker preference.)
Apr 11, 2011 17:42
13 yrs ago
Japanese term

掛ける

Japanese to English Tech/Engineering Manufacturing
技術文書などで、複数個を表すのに ×を英語でも使用していいのでしょうか?

例えば、ペンチ8個を表すのに、日本語では ペンチ×8
と書きますが、英語でも
plier × 8

と書けますでしょうか?

教えてくださいますようお願いいたします。
Proposed translations (English)
5 +3 x

Proposed translations

+3
22 mins
Selected

x

That's fine. I've seen it used many times.
Peer comment(s):

agree Julian Rippon : You beat me to it. Depending on the context, you could also use 'Pliers: 8 off'.
3 mins
Thank you
agree Soonthon LUPKITARO(Ph.D.)
6 hrs
Thank you
agree Peishun CHIANG : It' ok, I often do this.
1 day 18 hrs
Thank you
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