yojan

Meanings

• noun

  योजन (yojan) means a unit of measurement, specifically a distance of approximately 11.2 kilometers or 0.075 miles.

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Variants

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yean , yeaned , yeaning , yeans

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Etymology

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योजन (yojan) comes from the Sanskrit word युज (yuj) meaning 'to join' or 'to attach'. It was traditionally used to measure the distance between two places by joining two sticks of that length.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'yojan' is also used in astronomy to describe the distance between two celestial bodies.

2. In some Indian folktales, a 'yojan' is said to be the distance that the god Hanuman leapt in one bound to rescue his mother.

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1. kilometer: 1 yojan is approximately equal to 11.2 kilometers.

2. mile: 1 yojan is approximately equal to 0.075 miles.

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Culture

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In Indian literature and mythology, the term 'yojan' is often used to describe vast distances, such as the 'Seven Yojans' or 'Seven Leagues' that various gods and heroes are said to travel.

How to Memorize "yojan"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the meaning of 'yojan', visualize a unit of measurement, like a ruler or a stick, that is approximately 11.2 kilometers long.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'yojan' with the idea of a long distance or a large measurement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Yojan is a Yuge OJT (On-The-Job-Training) for measuring distance' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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