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[びょう(秒)]
byou
noun

English Meaning(s) for 秒

noun
  1. second (unit of time)
  2. arc second
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Definition and Synonyms for 秒

Arcsecond a 60th part of a minute of arc
Synonyms: 二番, 秒
S 1/60 of a minute
Synonyms: セカンド, セコンド, 秒
S the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
Synonyms: セカンド, セコンド, 秒

Meanings for each kanji in 秒

» second (1/60 minute)

Categories 秒 is a member of

Time Unit a unit for measuring time periods
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Angular Unit a unit of measurement for angles
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Sample Sentences for 秒

I made the last bus by a few seconds.
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A minute has sixty seconds.
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My watch gains thirty seconds a month.
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He can run 100 meters within twelve seconds.
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He waited for several seconds and opened the door.
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