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JLPT N1

公称

公称 is the ‘on-paper’ or officially claimed value of something. But this might not be its actual value in the real world.

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公称する verb form
公称の adjective form
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"Nominal" / "Officially Claimed"

The officially stated or claimed value of something, like a product’s size, speed, or power. This is the “on-paper” figure, which may differ slightly from its actual, measured performance.

Example

この 車 の エンジン は 、 公称 280 馬力 です 。

This car's engine has a claimed output of 280 horsepower.

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公称 is the 'on-paper' or officially claimed value of something. But this might not be its actual value in the real world.
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