English–Japanese
“scale” in Japanese
How to say “scale” in Japanese
“Scale” in Japanese is 規模 (kibo).
Describes the overall size or reach of something, such as a company, project, or event.
Example sentences with 規模
来年はイベントの規模を大きくします。rai nen wa i be n to no ki bo o ō ki ku shi ma su
We will increase the scale of the event next year.
Tips for using 規模
- In everyday Japanese, 規模 (kibo) often describes companies, events, and projects, while English chooses scale or scope according to whether size or range is emphasized.
Other Japanese words for “scale”
この秤でりんごを量ります。ko no hakari de ri n go o haka ri ma su
I weigh apples with this scale.
魚のうろこは小さくて硬いです。sakana no u ro ko wa chii sa ku te kata i de su
Fish scales are small and hard.
定規の目盛りを読みます。jō gi no me mo ri o yo mi ma su
I read the scale on the ruler.
この地図にはスケールが表示されています。ko no chi zu ni wa su kē ru ga hyō ji sa re te i ma su
This map displays a scale.