English–Japanese
“appropriate amount” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitekiryō
Example
料理には適量の塩が必要です。ryō ri ni wa teki ryō no shio ga hitsu yō de su
This dish needs the appropriate amount of salt.
How to say “appropriate amount” in Japanese
“Appropriate amount” in Japanese is 適量 (tekiryō).
Describes a quantity judged suitable for a specific use, without requiring an exact measurement.
Example sentences with 適量
味を見ながら、しょうゆを適量加えます。aji o mi na ga ra shō yu o teki ryō kuwa e ma su
Add an appropriate amount of soy sauce while tasting the dish.
Tips for using 適量
- The phrase 適量 (tekiryō) appears in everyday instructions for food, medicine, and household products when the suitable quantity depends on how the item is used.