Japanese

りょう
Meaning: quantity; amount; volume
Part of Speech: Noun

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量

Example sentences

This dish is large in quantity and very filling.
さすがにこれだけの量は食べきれない。
As expected, I can't finish this much food.
量より質を重視するべきだ。
We should prioritize quality over quantity.
今年の収穫量は、前年を大幅に上回った。
This year's harvest significantly exceeded that of the previous year.
あそこのラーメンの量は半端ない。
The amount of ramen at that place is insane.
二酸化炭素の排出量を削減することは、地球温暖化対策において重要だ。
Reducing carbon dioxide emissions is important in global warming countermeasures.
地球温暖化を抑制するために、二酸化炭素の排出量を減らす必要がある。
To suppress global warming, it is necessary to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
この地域には、膨大な量の金が埋蔵されていると言われている。
It is said that a vast amount of gold is buried in this area.
今年は冷害の影響で、東北地方の米の収穫量が激減した。
This year, due to the effects of cold weather damage, rice yields in the Tohoku region plummeted.
今年の収穫量は、押しなべて例年より高い。
The harvest this year is generally higher than usual.

Usage Notes

Refers to the physical amount or volume of something.

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