Japanese word

分量

Pronunciation

Romajibunryō

Meaning

  • nounamount

Example

材料の分量を量ります。zai ryō no bun ryō o haka ri ma su

I measure the amount of each ingredient.

Illustration for 分量 (amount)

More examples

レシピには、材料ごとの分量が詳しく書かれています。re shi pi ni wa zai ryō go to no bun ryō ga kuwa shi ku ka ka re te i ma su

The recipe gives the exact amount for each ingredient.

Core concept

Describes how much of something is present or needed, especially when the amount is measured for a particular purpose.

Common phrases

  • 分量を量るbun ryō o haka ru

    measure the amount

  • 分量を調整するbun ryō o chō sei su ru

    adjust the amount

  • 分量を守るbun ryō o mamo ru

    stick to the specified amount

Similar words

量ryō: The amount of a substance or thing in general, including how much of it is present.
数量sūryō: The amount or number of separate things, especially when treated numerically.

Definition in Japanese

物事の多さや、必要とされる量。mono goto no ō sa ya hitsu yō to sa re ru ryō

Word origin

分 (bun, "share") + 量 (ryō, "amount") forms 分量 (bunryō), meaning the amount or share of something.

Usage tips

  • In recipes, 分量 (bunryō) commonly refers to the measured amount of an ingredient, which makes the word more specific than a vague reference to having a lot or a little.

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