Amount in Japanese
"amount" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "amount". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
quantity, measure, weight, amount, consider, estimate, surmise
Reading: ryou
12 strokes · wisdom
Where it comes from
Combines 'heavy' (重) with 'sun' (日), representing measuring weight and amounts. Indicates quantifiable measures.
What it carries
Symbolizes quantity, degree, and measurement. Represents objective evaluation grasping size of things numerically.
Related kanji for "amount"
amount
gaku
Composed of guest and head. Front part of head.
amount
tei
Composed of grain and present. Degree of presenting grain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for amount?
The most common kanji for "amount" is 量, read as ryou. It means quantity, measure, weight. Related kanji: 額 (amount), 程 (amount).
How many strokes does 量 have?
量 has 12 strokes.