Translation guide
The English word 'weighing' can refer to measuring weight, considering options, or having influence. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
To determine the weight of something using a scale or by holding it.
General term for measuring weight or quantity, often used in technical or formal contexts.
To think carefully about the pros and cons of different choices.
Means to compare and examine options carefully. Common in business and formal settings.
各プランを比較検討した上で決めます。
I'll decide after weighing the various plans.
To have importance or influence in a situation.
Do not directly translate 'weighing' as 重さを量る when talking about considering options. Use 比較検討する or 天秤にかける instead.
選択肢を比較検討する。
Weigh the options.
荷物の計量をお願いします。
Please weigh the luggage.
Common everyday phrase meaning 'to measure the weight'. The verb 量る specifically means to measure.
この箱の重さを量ってください。
Please weigh this box.
Technical term for weighing, often used in industrial or scientific contexts.
この機械は高精度の秤量が可能です。
This machine is capable of high-precision weighing.
Literally 'put on a scale', idiomatically means to weigh two things against each other.
リスクとリターンを天秤にかける。
Weigh the risks against the returns.
To deliberate or ponder deeply. Suitable for serious decisions.
その問題について熟考する必要がある。
We need to weigh that issue carefully.
Means to carry weight or have influence. Often used about opinions or people.
彼の意見は会議で重きをなす。
His opinion carries weight in the meeting.
Straightforward way to say 'has influence'. More direct than 重きをなす.
彼女は会社で大きな影響力がある。
She carries a lot of weight in the company.