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In mathematics, the result of division — the integer part obtained when the dividend is divided by the divisor (the quotient, as opposed to the remainder).

NounMathematics

Examples

20 ÷ 3 の商は 6 で、余りは 2 です。

The quotient of 20 ÷ 3 is 6, with a remainder of 2.

整数の割り算で商と余りを求めなさい。

Find the quotient and remainder in the integer division.

2

Business; trade; a merchant — referring to commercial activity or those engaged in trade.

Noun

Examples

彼は小さな店で商を営んでいる。

He runs a small shop.

この町は昔から商の中心地だった。

This town has long been a commercial center.

新聞では『商』という字が商売や商人を表す場合があると説明していた。

The newspaper explained that the character 商 can represent commerce or merchants.

3

The second degree (note) of the pentatonic scale in Chinese and Japanese music theory — a term used in classical music contexts.

Noun

Examples

古典音楽の理論では、五音の第二音を『商』と呼ぶ。

In classical music theory, the second note of the pentatonic scale is called 'shang' (商).

4

The Shang dynasty (also called Yin), an ancient Chinese dynasty roughly from 1600 to 1046 BCE; a historical name.

NounHistorical Term

Examples

商(殷)王朝は青銅器文化で知られている。

The Shang (Yin) dynasty is known for its bronze-age culture.