軽 量(けいりょう)

けいりょう

noun, na-adjective

lightweight; light weight

size descriptive

1. lightweight; light weight

Having little weight. Used to describe objects, materials, or designs that are lighter than usual or than alternatives.

軽量(けいりょう)なノートパソコンがほしい。

I want a lightweight laptop.

この素材(そざい)は軽量(けいりょう)で丈夫(じょうぶ)だ。

This material is lightweight and durable.

軽量化(けいりょうか)によって燃費(ねんぴ)が大幅(おおはば)に改善(かいぜん)された。

Fuel efficiency improved dramatically through weight reduction.

軽量(けいりょう) means lightweight — having less weight than expected or compared to alternatives.

Common patterns

軽量(けいりょう)な: lightweight (as a な-adjective modifier)
軽量(けいりょう)で丈夫(じょうぶ)な: lightweight and durable
軽量化(けいりょうか): weight reduction, making lighter
軽量化(けいりょうか)する: to reduce weight

Common collocations

軽量(けいりょう)ノートパソコン: lightweight laptop
超(ちょう)軽量(けいりょう): ultra-lightweight
軽量(けいりょう)素材(そざい): lightweight material

Similar words

軽(かる)い: light (everyday adjective)
コンパクト: compact (size)
重量(じゅうりょう): weight (the opposite concept — heaviness)

Related Words

Compare: 軽(かる)い (light)

Compare: コンパクト (compact)

Compare: 重量(じゅうりょう) (weight (the opposite concept)

Compare: 軽(かる)さ (lightness)

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