Translation guide
A tool or instrument used to determine the size, amount, or degree of something. Japanese has several common words depending on what is being measured and the context.
A device for measuring physical quantities like length, weight, volume, etc.
A general term for any measuring instrument, often used in technical or industrial contexts.
この測定器は温度と湿度を測れます。
This measuring device can measure temperature and humidity.
Similar to 測定器, but often implies more precise or electronic measurement.
新しい計測器を導入しました。
We introduced a new measuring device.
Refers to meters, gauges, or instruments, especially on dashboards or control panels.
車の計器が故障した。
The car's gauges broke down.
A device for measuring length or distance, such as a ruler or measuring tape.
A ruler, typically a straight edge used for drawing lines or measuring short lengths.
定規で線を引いてください。
Please draw a line with a ruler.
A tape measure, often used in sewing or construction. From English 'measure'.
A more formal or technical term for a tape measure.
巻尺を使ってください。
Please use a tape measure.
A device for measuring weight.
General term for scales or balances, from kitchen scales to industrial weighing devices.
このはかりで体重を測ります。
I weigh myself on this scale.
Specifically a bathroom scale for measuring body weight.
A balance scale, often the traditional type with two pans. Used in laboratories or symbolically.
A device for measuring temperature.
General thermometer for measuring temperature of air, liquids, etc.
温度計で室温を確認する。
Check the room temperature with a thermometer.
A device for measuring volume, especially in cooking.
Measuring cup, typically for liquids or dry ingredients.
計量カップで水を200ml測る。
Measure 200ml of water with a measuring cup.
Measuring spoon, used for small amounts.
計量スプーンで砂糖を小さじ1杯測る。
Measure one teaspoon of sugar with a measuring spoon.
Measure the length with a tape measure.
I bought a new bathroom scale.
化学の実験で天秤を使う。
Use a balance in chemistry experiments.
Clinical thermometer for measuring body temperature.
体温計で熱を測った。
I took my temperature with a thermometer.