Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Japanese term or phrase:
落差
English translation:
total height; difference in elevation; fall in water level; head of fluid
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David Gibney
Jun 10, 2017 17:06
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落差
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Waterfall description
高さ５ｍ、幅30ｍ、湧水量は、一日約５万ｔにも及ぶ。この滝は、落差26ｍ、幅11ｍの名瀑。
A description of water flowing from a spring has these sentences. Just wondering what the difference is between 高さ and 落差? Also any suggestions as to why there are two width measurements (幅)? Thanks!
A description of water flowing from a spring has these sentences. Just wondering what the difference is between 高さ and 落差? Also any suggestions as to why there are two width measurements (幅)? Thanks!
Proposed translations
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| 2 | total height |
David Gibney
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| 3 +1 | height |
Kayoko Kimura
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| 3 | drop/head drop |
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Jun 12, 2017 13:48: David Gibney Created KOG entry
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David Gibney
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total height
落差 means total height from the very top to the very bottom that in most cases is longer than the interrupted plunge. I would guess this is referring to two separate locations and the 26 m and 11 m are for a separate waterfall.
(Unless 高さ is referring to the height of the elevation or plunge/freefall which is unlikely.)
(Unless 高さ is referring to the height of the elevation or plunge/freefall which is unlikely.)
Note from asker:
| Thank you! |
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Comment: "Thanks to everyone for the helpful answers. As pointed out by David and YNishi these sentences appear to refer to separate locations."
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Kayoko Kimura
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height
落差=height between the top and the bottom of a waterfall
This is not the "elevation" of the waterfall located. It is how long water travels from the top to the bottom.
This is not the "elevation" of the waterfall located. It is how long water travels from the top to the bottom.
Note from asker:
| Thank you. What I am not sure about is what is the best term to use to explain how the waterfall has a height of both 5m and 26m?高さ５ｍ 落差26ｍ as well as two different widths. |
Peer comment(s):
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YNishi
: Even though the 2nd sentence says "this waterfall," it is located in a different area from the spring described in the 1st sentence. http://www.akita-gt.org/walk/greentourism/yuri-model.html
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