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[かい(回)·き(帰)·せん(線)]
kaikisen
noun

English Meaning(s) for 回帰線

noun
  1. tropics (of Cancer and Capricorn)
  2. regression line
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Definition and Synonyms for 回帰線

Tropic either of two parallels of latitude about 23.5 degrees to the north and south of the equator representing the points farthest north and south at which the sun can shine directly overhead and constituting the boundaries of the Torrid Zone or tropics
Synonyms: 回帰線

Meanings for each kanji in 回帰線

» -times; round; game; revolve; counter for occurrences
» homecoming; arrive at; lead to; result in
» line; track

Categories 回帰線 is a member of

Parallel an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
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