Japanese word

適量

Pronunciation

Romajitekiryō

Meaning

  • nounappropriate amount

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.

Illustration for 適量 (appropriate amount)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Describes a quantity judged suitable for a specific use, without requiring an exact measurement.

Common phrases

  • 適量の水teki ryō no mizu

    an appropriate amount of water

  • 適量を加えるteki ryō o kuwa e ru

    add an appropriate amount

  • 適量を取るteki ryō o to ru

    take an appropriate amount

Similar words

適宜tekigi: An amount, time, or method selected according to the situation.
適度tekido: A degree or amount that is moderate rather than excessive.

Definition in Japanese

ある目的に合う、過不足のない分量。a ru moku teki ni a u ka fu soku no na i bun ryō

Word origin

適量 (tekiryō) is formed from 適 (teki, "suitable") and 量 (ryō, "amount"), so the compound means an amount that suits the purpose.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Opposites

  • 過量karyōexcessive amountnoun

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