English–Japanese

“mass” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishitsuryō

Example

この箱の質量を測ります。ko no bako no shitsu ryō o haka ri ma su

I will measure the mass of this box.

Illustration for 質量 (mass)

How to say “mass” in Japanese

“Mass” in Japanese is 質量 (shitsuryō).

Describes the amount of matter in an object as a measurable property independent of its location.

Full entry for 質量: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 質量

この物体は、大きさのわりに質量が小さいです。ko no but tai wa ō ki sa no wa ri ni shitsu ryō ga chii sa i de su

This object has a small mass for its size.

Tips for using 質量

  • In English physics, mass and weight are distinct because mass concerns the amount of matter, while weight is the force of gravity acting on it.

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