Translation guide
The English word 'weighing' can refer to measuring weight, considering options, or having influence. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
To determine the weight of something using a scale or by holding it.
General term for measuring weight or quantity, often used in technical or formal contexts.
To think carefully about the pros and cons of different choices.
Means to compare and examine options carefully. Common in business and formal settings.
To have importance or influence in a situation.
Do not directly translate 'weighing' as 重さを量る when talking about considering options. Use 比較検討する or 天秤にかける instead.
Weigh the options.
荷物の計量をお願いします。
Please weigh the luggage.
Common everyday phrase meaning 'to measure the weight'. The verb 量る specifically means to measure.
Please weigh this box.
Technical term for weighing, often used in industrial or scientific contexts.
This machine is capable of high-precision weighing.
I'll decide after weighing the various plans.
Literally 'put on a scale', idiomatically means to weigh two things against each other.
Weigh the risks against the returns.
To deliberate or ponder deeply. Suitable for serious decisions.
We need to weigh that issue carefully.
Means to carry weight or have influence. Often used about opinions or people.
His opinion carries weight in the meeting.
Straightforward way to say 'has influence'. More direct than 重きをなす.
She carries a lot of weight in the company.