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衡量 (こうりょう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
weighing ; measuring volume ; quantifying
A formal or technical term for the act of measuring weight, volume, or quantity. Often used in contexts like scientific measurement, trade, or assessment.
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This device is used for measuring the volume of liquids.
Kanji 衡 equilibrium, measuring rod, scale 量 quantity, measure, weight Similar words 計けい 量りょう 計量 is the common word for measuring weight or volume in everyday and technical contexts. 衡量 is more formal and less frequent, often implying careful assessment or official measurement.
測そく 定てい 測定 is a general term for measurement (length, time, etc.), while 衡量 specifically refers to weighing and volume measurement.
Etymology Composed of 衡 (balance, scales) and 量 (quantity, measure). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination naturally suggests the concept of weighing and measuring.
