Meaning

Primary

Quantity

Alternative

Amount

Word Type

noun, suffix

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

りょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.

Context

Context Sentences

いや、この量は多すぎでしょ。

No, surely this amount is excessive.

今は少しの量の食事さえもとる気がしません。

I don't feel like eating even a small amount right now.

仕事の量を考えると、この給料じゃ割りに合わない。

Given the amount of work, we’re being badly paid.

Kanji Composition