Japanese symbol for “eq”

In Japanese, eq is ＥＱ, read イー・キュー (ii・kyuu).

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Meanings

1. n educational quotient; EQ
2. n emotional quotient; EQ
3. n equalizer; equaliser; EQ

Written forms: ＥＱ. Readings: イー・キュー、イーキュー.

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