台秤 (だいばかり) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
platform scale; weighing platform
A large, flat scale used for weighing heavy or bulky items, often seen in warehouses, markets, or shipping areas.
balances, scales, steelyard
Similar words
- 秤
秤 is a general term for any scale or balance. 台秤 specifically refers to a platform-type scale.
- 体重計
体重計 is a bathroom scale for measuring body weight, while 台秤 is a larger industrial or commercial platform scale.
Etymology
Compound of 台 (だい, 'platform') and 秤 (はかり, 'scale'), with rendaku voicing of はかり to ばかり.
