数量(すうりょう)

数量(すうりょう) refers to a countable quantity or amount, combining 数(すう) (number) and 量(りょう) (amount). It is somewhat formal and commonly appears in business, commerce, and official contexts.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

• 数量(すうりょう)限定(げんてい): limited quantity
• 数量(すうりょう)割引(わりびき): quantity discount
• 注文(ちゅうもん)数量(すうりょう): order quantity
• 数量(すうりょう)を確認(かくにん)する: to confirm the quantity

SIMILAR WORDS:

• 量(りょう): amount (general, everyday — can be countable or uncountable)
• 分量(ぶんりょう): portion, amount (especially for ingredients or dosage)
• 個数(こすう): number of items (discrete, countable pieces)
• 数(かず): number, count (native word, more general)

REGISTER:
数量(すうりょう) is more formal than 量(りょう) or 数(かず). It is typical of order forms, invoices, and written instructions.