1.
scale; graduation marks; calibration
The divisions or markings on a measuring instrument such as a ruler, thermometer, or measuring cup that indicate measurement values.
A compound of 目 (eye) and 盛り (mark, division). Refers specifically to the graduated lines or marks on measuring instruments.
Common collocations
- 目盛りを読む (to read the scale)
- 目盛りに合わせる (to align with the markings)
- 目盛りが細かい (the scale is fine/detailed)
- 目盛りが付いている (to have markings/be graduated)
Not to be confused with メモリ (memory, as in computer memory), which is a loanword from English.
Related Words
Related:
計量カップ (measuring cup)