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量
quantity · amount · volume · measure
N3On: りょうKun: はか
Memory Aid
The top part of this kanji looks like `日` (sun). The bottom part resembles a large container or scale used to `measure` the `quantity` of something, perhaps by its `amount` or `volume`.
'Ryou' — Imagine 'RYO' (a common Japanese name) carrying a huge `amount` or `quantity` of things, so much that he needs to `measure` it.
Vocabulary
量りょうquantity, amount
数量すうりょうquantity, amount
重量じゅうりょうweight
容量ようりょうcapacity, volume
分量ぶんりょうportion, amount
Example Sentences
この料理は量が少ないです。
This dish has a small quantity.
水の量を測ってください。
Please measure the amount of water.
彼は仕事の量が多すぎます。
He has too much work.
このコップの容量は200mlです。
This glass has a capacity of 200ml.