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capacity; volume; cubic content
The amount of space inside a container or enclosed area, measured in cubic units. Used in technical, scientific, and everyday contexts to describe how much a container can hold.
この箱の容積を計算する。
I'll calculate the volume of this box.
スーツケースの容積は約80リットルだ。
The capacity of the suitcase is about 80 liters.
冷蔵庫を買うときは容積だけでなく消費電力も確認したほうがいい。
When buying a refrigerator, it's a good idea to check not only the capacity but also the power consumption.
USAGE:
容積 refers specifically to the internal volume of a container or enclosed space. It is commonly expressed in liters or cubic meters. The word is used both in everyday product specifications and in technical or scientific writing.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 容積を測る (measure the volume)
- 容積を計算する (calculate the volume)
- 容積率 (floor area ratio, in urban planning)
- 総容積 (total capacity)
SIMILAR WORDS:
体積 is the volume of a solid object itself, while 容積 is the volume of the space inside a container. 容量 also means capacity but is used more broadly for data storage, battery capacity, and liquid amounts.