noun
weight; lightness and heaviness
Refers to the physical weight of something, often in a relative or comparative sense. Can be used in contexts like weighing options or measuring actual mass.
この二つの箱は軽重が違う。
These two boxes differ in weight.
荷物の軽重を量る。
Weigh the heaviness of the luggage.
noun
importance; gravity; relative significance
Used to describe the relative importance or seriousness of matters, issues, or decisions. Often appears in formal or written contexts.
問題の軽重を判断する。
Judge the importance of the issues.
罪の軽重によって刑が決まる。
The punishment is determined by the gravity of the crime.
Compound of 軽 (light) and 重 (heavy), literally 'light and heavy'. The reading けいちょう is the standard on'yomi combination; けいじゅう is a rare alternative reading.