also: はかりめ · りょうもく
noun
weight; measure of weight
A somewhat formal or technical term for weight, often used in contexts like trade, packaging, or official measurements. In everyday conversation, 重さ (おもさ) is more common.
この商品の量目は500グラムです。
The weight of this product is 500 grams.
量目不足で返品された。
It was returned due to short weight.
Rare reading; もく is an uncommon on-reading of 目 in this compound.
Compound of 量 (りょう, 'quantity') and 目 (め, 'measure'). The reading はかりめ uses the kun-reading of 量 (はかり, 'scales') and 目 (め). The reading りょうもく is a variant on-reading.