Explore 測 in concrete measurements and in words for observation and prediction. Learn each reading with its whole word.
The idea
測 has 12 strokes; use the linked diagram to follow their order. 測る is はかる, while 測定, 観測 and 予測 use そく in compounds.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 測る | はかる | measure |
| 測定 | そくてい | measurement |
| 観測 | かんそく | observation |
| 予測 | よそく | prediction |
Examples
- 川の深さを測ります。I measure the depth of the river.
- 毎朝、体温を測ります。I take my temperature every morning.
- 研究者は雨の量を測定します。The researcher measures the amount of rain.
- 山の上で星を観測します。We observe the stars on the mountain.
- 天気の変化を予測します。We predict changes in the weather.
- 事故で電車の到着が遅れると推測します。I infer that the train will arrive late because of the accident.
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Watch out
測る often measures depth, temperature or distance. Other はかる spellings suit different objects: 計る can mean timing, and 量る measuring an amount.
Try it yourself
測る（＿＿＿）
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はかる
測る is はかる: the river example measures depth. Remember the reading with the whole verb.
測定（＿＿＿＿）
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そくてい
測定 is そくてい, a noun used with する for measurement.
予＿（よそく）［測／側］
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測
測 completes 予測（よそく）, a prediction; 側 is a different character.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
測る（＿＿＿）
測定（＿＿＿＿）
予＿（よそく）［測／側］
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Write 測 in stroke order, cover the table, then read 測る and 測定 aloud. Make a sentence about something you measure.