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経緯

N3
けいい
[keii]
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Meanings

1.Noun

details; particulars; sequence of events; circumstances; situation; how things got this way

2.Noun

longitude and latitude

3.Noun

warp and weft; warp and woof

Other Readings

経緯」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

担当者が事件の経緯を説明した。

The person in charge explained the circumstances.

古い航海日誌には、船の位置を示す経緯が毎日欠かさず記録されていた。

In the old ship's log, the longitude and latitude indicating the vessel's position were recorded without fail each day.

経緯を詳しく教えてください。

Please tell me the details.