秤
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Noun referring to a device for measuring weight. Often used with counters like 『一台』 (ichidai, 'one machine') or in phrases like 『体重計』 (taijūkei, 'body weight scale').
Theme
At a local market, User and their friend Yuki are shopping for kitchen tools and discussing how to measure ingredients accurately.
秤
はかり
scales, weighing machine
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'scale' that balances things perfectly. The word 『秤』 (hakari) sounds like 'hack-a-ree' — think of hacking a tree to weigh its wood on a scale!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『秤』 (hakari, 'scales') are commonly used in kitchens for precise cooking, in markets for weighing produce, and in traditional shops. They symbolize fairness and accuracy in transactions.
Forms
Base: 秤Noun referring to a device for measuring weight. Often used with counters like 『一台』 (ichidai, 'one machine') or in phrases like 『体重計』 (taijūkei, 'body weight scale').