メートル（メートル、meーtoru）
- meter

The word メートル (mētoru) is the Japanese transliteration of the English word "meter". It is a unit of length in the metric system, equivalent to approximately 3.28 feet. It's used to measure distances, heights, lengths, and other linear dimensions. It is a fundamental unit in the International System of Units (SI).

⚫︎ あのタワーは100メートルの高さです。 Translation: That tower is 100 meters tall. ⚫︎ この道は500メートルあります。 Translation: This road is 500 meters long. ⚫︎ プールは25メートルです。 Translation: The pool is 25 meters.

メートル is used in the same way as "meter" in English. ⚫︎ It is always used after a number specifying a length. ⚫︎ It is essential to understand the context to grasp the dimension that is being measured. ⚫︎ You can use it in various situations like describing the distance, length, or height.

⚫︎ メートル is written in katakana, メ, ー, ト, ル. This is because it is a loanword from English. ⚫︎ There are no other ways to write this word. ⚫︎ There are no variations in the okurigana.

⚫︎ While there aren't direct Japanese synonyms for "meter," you might use other units of measurement like キロメートル (kirōmētoru - kilometer) depending on the context. ⚫︎ Also, a more general word is 長さ (nagasa - length).

⚫︎ メートル is a unit of measurement, so it doesn't have a direct antonym. However, for concepts of short or long distances or sizes, you might use opposites, such as 短い (mijikai - short) or 長い (nagai - long).

この川は300メートルの幅があります。 ・Translation: This river is 300 meters wide. ・Explanation: This sentence uses メートル to describe the width of the river.

彼は100メートル走を10秒で走りました。 ・Translation: He ran the 100-meter race in 10 seconds. ・Explanation: This sentence shows the use of メートル in the context of a race.

The word メートル comes from the French word "mètre," which in turn derives from the Greek word "métron" meaning "measure." It was introduced to Japanese as a loanword, reflecting the adoption of the metric system.