量: the kanji for quantity; measure
量 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means quantity; measure. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
量 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
量 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
リョウ (ryou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 量りょう · ryō | quantity; amount |
| 大量たいりょう · tairyō | large quantity |
| 数量すうりょう · sūryō | quantity |
| 分量ぶんりょう · bunryō | amount; portion |
はかる (hakaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 量るはかる · hakaru | to weigh; to measure |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この店はご飯の量が多い。Kono mise wa gohan no ryō ga ōi.This restaurant serves large portions of rice.
- 工場で製品を大量に作っている。Kōjō de seihin o tairyō ni tsukutte iru.The factory makes products in large quantities.
- 砂糖の分量を量ってから入れる。Satō no bunryō o hakatte kara ireru.Measure the amount of sugar before adding it.
- 注文の数量を確認してください。Chūmon no sūryō o kakunin shite kudasai.Please check the quantity of the order.
- 荷物の重さを量った。Nimotsu no omosa o hakatta.I weighed the package.
Questions about 量
How many strokes does 量 have?
量 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 量?
The on readings are ryou (リョウ). The kun readings are hakaru (はかる).
What JLPT level is 量?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
More JLPT N2 kanji
Numbers, time and quantity
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 量
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.