JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
量 — quantity
- Reading
- リョウ・はか.る
- Meaning
- quantity; measure; weight; amount; consider; estimate; surmise
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
量 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is リョウ・はか.る and it means quantity; measure; weight; amount; consider; estimate; surmise. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
量 appears in everyday japanese words such as 量 (quantity), 微量 (minuscule amount) and 熱量 (quantity of heat; calories).
Japanese words containing 量
Frequently asked questions
What does 量 mean in Japanese?
量 means quantity; measure; weight; amount; consider; estimate; surmise in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 量 read?
量 is read リョウ・はか.る. Reading it inside real words — 量 and 微量 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 量 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 量 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 量 in a word?
A common word containing 量 is 量 (りょう) — "quantity". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 量 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 量 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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