量
quantity · measure · weight · amount · consider · estimate · surmise
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'heavy' (重) with 'sun' (日), representing measuring weight and amounts. Indicates quantifiable measures.
Symbolism
Symbolizes quantity, degree, and measurement. Represents objective evaluation grasping size of things numerically.
Component Breakdown
旦 + village
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
感慨無量
かんがいむりょう
deep emotion; being filled with emotion
情状酌量
じょうじょうしゃくりょう
taking the extenuating circumstances into consideration
千万無量
せんまんむりょう
innumerable; unfathomable; unutterable
無量無辺
むりょうむへん
immense and limitless
Anime & Manga
異世界で配信活動をしたら大量のヤンデレ信者を生み出してしまった件
Isekai de Haishin Katsudou wo Shitara Tairyou no Yandere Shinja wo Umidashite Shimatta Ken
A well-known work with 量 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 量 mean in Japanese?
量 means quantity, measure, weight, amount, consider, estimate, surmise.
How do you read 量?
On'yomi: リョウ (RYOU). Kun'yomi: はか.る (hakaru).
How many strokes does 量 have?
量 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 里 (village).
Is 量 a good kanji for a tattoo?
量 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means quantity, measure, weight, amount, consider, estimate, surmise. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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