衡
衡
16 strokes
Frequency: 1847
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
equilibrium
measuring rod
scale
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ひら
Common Words
1
equilibrium; balance
Examples
アメリカには憲法上の抑制と均衡という入念な制度がある。
America has an elaborate system of constitutional checks and balances.
1
selection; choice; screening
Examples
職員の選考に関する規則を次のように定める。
Rules in connection with staff selection are set as follows.
1
even scale; equilibrium; balance; equalization; equalisation
Examples
彼は体の平衡を失って、ひっくり返った。
He lost his balance and fell down.
1
yoke
Examples
牛にくびきをかけすきにつなぎなさい。
Yoke the oxen to the plow.
2
constraints; oppression
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imbalance; lack of balance; lopsidedness; disproportion; inequality; disparity
Examples
貿易不均衡が大きな問題であるように思える。
The trade imbalance bulks large in our minds.
1
Rare term
troy weight (e.g. troy ounce, troy pound)
Examples
金衡１ポンドは１２オンスである。
One pound troy weighs 12 oz.
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