A1 noun Neutral #2,710 most common

重量

jūryō /d͡ʑuːɾʲoː/

The measurement of how heavy an object is, typically expressed in standard units like kilograms or pounds. It is frequently used in technical, industrial, or official contexts such as shipping and manufacturing.

Examples

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1

この荷物の重量は20キロです。

The weight of this luggage is 20 kilograms.

2

規定の重量を超えると追加料金がかかります。

Extra fees apply if the weight exceeds the regulation.

3

この箱、重量ありすぎじゃない?

Isn't this box way too heavy?

Word Family

Noun
重量
Adjective
重い
Related
体重
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Memory Tip

Visualize the kanji: 重 means 'heavy' and 量 means 'quantity' or 'measure'. Together, they represent the 'measure of heaviness'.

Quick Quiz

飛行機に乗る前に、スーツケースの___を量ります。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 重量

Examples

1

この荷物の重量は20キロです。

everyday

The weight of this luggage is 20 kilograms.

2

規定の重量を超えると追加料金がかかります。

formal

Extra fees apply if the weight exceeds the regulation.

3

この箱、重量ありすぎじゃない?

informal

Isn't this box way too heavy?

4

重量と質量の違いを説明してください。

academic

Please explain the difference between weight and mass.

5

コンテナの総重量を確認してください。

business

Please check the total weight of the container.

Word Family

Noun
重量
Adjective
重い
Related
体重

Common Collocations

重量制限 weight limit
重量を量る to measure weight
総重量 total weight
重量超過 excess weight
重量感 sense of weight

Common Phrases

重量挙げ

Weightlifting

重量オーバー

Weight over limit

重量感がある

To have a solid or substantial feel

Often Confused With

重量 vs 体重

'Taiju' refers specifically to the body weight of a person or animal, while 'Juryo' refers to objects or cargo.

重量 vs 重さ

'Omosa' is the common, everyday word for heaviness; 'Juryo' is used for official, technical, or numerical measurements.

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Usage Notes

Use 'Juryo' when referencing a specific numerical weight in documents, manuals, or official settings. In daily conversation about how heavy something feels, 'omosa' is much more common.

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Common Mistakes

Do not use 'Juryo' to describe a person's weight in casual conversation; use 'taiju' instead. Also, remember it is a noun and cannot be used as an adjective like 'heavy' (omoi).

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Memory Tip

Visualize the kanji: 重 means 'heavy' and 量 means 'quantity' or 'measure'. Together, they represent the 'measure of heaviness'.

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Word Origin

A Sino-Japanese compound (Kango) combining 'heavy' (重) and 'measure/quantity' (量).

Grammar Patterns

Used as a noun, often followed by the particle 'の' (e.g., 荷物の重量). Frequently acts as a prefix in compound nouns (e.g., 重量制限, 重量感).
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Cultural Context

Japanese logistics and postal services are extremely precise about weight categories; even a few grams over can change a shipping price tier.

Quick Quiz

飛行機に乗る前に、スーツケースの___を量ります。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 重量

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