端数を丸める (to round off fractions/remainders)
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This phrase is formed by the noun '端数' (hasū, meaning fraction, remainder, or odd amount), the accusative case particle 'を' (o), and the transitive Ichidan verb '丸める' (marumeru, literally 'to make round'). It functions as a standard verb phrase in computational, mathematical, and accounting contexts to describe approximating numbers to a specified decimal place or integer unit.
Sample sentences
計算を簡単にするために、端数を丸めて処理してください。
Please round off the fractions to simplify the calculation.
合計金額の端数を丸めて、100円単位で支払った。
I rounded off the odd change from the total amount and paid in increments of 100 yen.
システムの設定で、端数を丸めるルールを事前に決めておく必要がある。
It is necessary to determine the rule for rounding fractions in advance in the system settings.
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Example
計算を簡単にするために、端数を丸めて処理してください。
Please round off the fractions to simplify the calculation.
合計金額の端数を丸めて、100円単位で支払った。
I rounded off the odd change from the total amount and paid in increments of 100 yen.
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