量
quantity · measure · weight · amount · consider · estimate · surmise
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
旦 + village
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.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
感慨無量
かんがいむりょう
deep emotion; being filled with emotion; deep emotion
情状酌量
じょうじょうしゃくりょう
taking the extenuating circumstances into consideration; taking the extenuating circumstances into consideration
千万無量
せんまんむりょう
innumerable; unfathomable; unutterable; innumerable
無量無辺
むりょうむへん
immense and limitless; immense and limitless
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?
Yes. 量 (quantity, measure, weight, amount, consider, estimate, surmise) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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