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weight
The heaviness of something, typically measured in kilograms.
荷物の重量を確認する。
To check the weight of the luggage.
重量制限は20キロです。
The weight limit is 20 kilograms.
重量オーバーで追加料金がかかった。
There was an extra charge for being overweight.
重量 means weight, typically used in technical or formal contexts.
COMPONENTS:
- 重: heavy, weight
- 量: amount, quantity
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 重量制限: weight limit
- 重量オーバー: overweight
- 総重量: total weight
- 正味重量: net weight
RELATED WORDS:
- 重さ: weight (casual, everyday)
- 体重: body weight
- 軽量: lightweight
CONTEXT:
Commonly used for luggage limits (荷物の重量), shipping, and technical specifications. For everyday use, 重さ is more natural.