JLPT N3

量る

はかる

to measure, to weigh, to survey

JLPT N3

Character Breakdown

量

Radical: —

Meaning and Usage

The verb "量る" (はかる) primarily means "to measure" or "to weigh." It is used when quantifying physical quantities such as weight, volume, or temperature. It can also mean "to survey" or "to gauge" in contexts like measuring opinions or conditions.

Common Contexts

  • Measuring ingredients in cooking (e.g., 料理の材料を量る)
  • Taking body temperature (e.g., 体温を量る)
  • Surveying opinions or conditions (e.g., アンケートで意見を量る)

Collocations and Patterns

  • 量るために (to measure for the purpose of...)
  • 体温を量る (to measure body temperature)
  • 意見を量る (to gauge opinions)

Nuances and Tips

"量る" is often used for precise or physical measurements. It differs from "測る" (also read はかる), which is more often used for measuring length, distance, or time, and "計る," which can mean to plan or calculate. Learners should pay attention to the context to choose the correct kanji and usage.

"量る" is neutral in politeness and commonly used in everyday and formal contexts when referring to measuring quantities.

Avoid confusing "量る" with "測る" and "計る" by remembering that "量る" focuses on quantity and weight.

Example Sentences

りょうりのざいりょうをせいかくにはかるために、キッチンスケールをつかいます。

I use a kitchen scale to measure the ingredients accurately for cooking.

たいおんをはかるときは、しっかりとたいおんけいをわきにはさんでください。

When measuring your body temperature, firmly place the thermometer under your armpit.

アンケートでしみんのいけんをはかることがじゅうようです。

It is important to survey citizens' opinions through questionnaires.