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計る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 計る

測る
量る
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #5404
1

to measure; to weigh; to survey; to time (sound, gauge, estimate)

Examples
優れた教育の価値は金銭でははかれない
The value of a good education cannot be measured in terms of money.
2

to conjecture; to infer; to surmise

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 228
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

plot
plan
scheme
measure

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はか.る
はか.らう
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かず
12 strokes
Frequency: 761
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

fathom
plan
scheme
measure

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はか.る
12 strokes
Frequency: 469
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

quantity
measure
weight
amount
consider
estimate
surmise

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はか.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かず
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