Word details

計る

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

Dictionary

Entry

計る測る量るTransitiveGodan verbFreq #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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

plot, plan, scheme, measure

9 strokesFrequency 228JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ケイ

Kun

はか.るはか.らう

Nanori

かず

fathom, plan, scheme, measure

12 strokesFrequency 761JLPT N2Grade 5

On

ソク

Kun

はか.る

quantity, measure, weight, amount, consider, estimate, surmise

12 strokesFrequency 469JLPT N2Grade 4

On

リョウ

Kun

はか.る

Nanori

かず

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