Japanese word

測量

Pronunciation

Romajisokuryō

Meaning

  • nounsurveying

Example

工事の前に土地を測量します。kō ji no mae ni to chi o soku ryō shi ma su

We survey the land before construction.

Illustration for 測量 (surveying)

More examples

測量によって、土地の境界を正確に確認できます。soku ryō ni yo tte to chi no kyō kai o sei kaku ni kaku nin de ki ma su

Surveying allows us to confirm land boundaries accurately.

Core concept

Refers to measuring physical features in an organized way so that their locations and dimensions can be recorded accurately.

Common phrases

  • 土地の測量to chi no soku ryō

    land surveying

  • 道路の測量dō ro no soku ryō

    road surveying

  • 測量の精度soku ryō no sei do

    surveying accuracy

  • 測量を行うsoku ryō o okona u

    conduct surveying

Similar words

測定sokutei: The act of finding the size, amount, or value of something by measuring it.
計測keisoku: The measurement of a physical quantity, often with an instrument and a numerical result.
実測jissoku: The direct measurement of actual size or conditions at the site.

Definition in Japanese

土地や建物などの位置、形状、面積を明らかにするために測定すること。to chi ya tate mono na do no i chi kei jō men seki o aki ra ka ni su ru ta me ni soku tei su ru ko to

Word origin

測量 (sokuryō) is a compound of 測 (soku, "measure") and 量 (ryō, "amount"), so its form directly reflects the measurement of physical features.

Usage tips

  • Surveying can involve instruments that record angles and distances, which are then used to represent real land accurately on plans and maps.

Other meanings

  • measurementnoun

Related words

  • 測量士sokuryōshisurveyornoun
  • 測量するsokuryōsurusurveyverb

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