noun
Refers to the physical bulk or volume of something, often in contexts like luggage, goods, or materials. Can also refer to quantity in a more abstract sense.
この荷物は嵩が大きいので、送料が高くなる。
This package is bulky, so the shipping cost will be high.
嵩を減らすために、服を圧縮袋に入れた。
To reduce the bulk, I put the clothes in a compression bag.
量 is a more general term for quantity or amount, while 嵩 specifically emphasizes physical bulk or volume.
体積 is a technical term for volume (as in mathematics or physics), whereas 嵩 is used in everyday contexts for bulkiness.
The kanji 嵩 is composed of 山 (mountain) and 高 (high), suggesting something towering or bulky. The reading かさ is a native Japanese word (kun'yomi).