Amount meanings in Japanese

量 (りょう)

Example:

The amount of water in the glass is too low.

グラスの中の水の量が少なすぎます。

Please send me the amount I requested.

私が要求した金額を送ってください。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in both everyday and formal contexts when referring to a quantity of something.

Note: This is the most common translation and is used to denote a measurable quantity.

額 (がく)

Example:

The total amount due is $50.

支払い総額は50ドルです。

What is the amount of this transaction?

この取引の額はいくらですか？

Usage: formalContext: Often used in financial or accounting contexts to refer to money or sums.

Note: This term is more specific to monetary values.

総額 (そうがく)

Example:

The total amount of sales this month was impressive.

今月の総額売上は素晴らしかったです。

We need to calculate the total amount of expenses.

経費の総額を計算する必要があります。

Usage: formalContext: Used in business and accounting contexts when referring to total sums.

Note: This term emphasizes the total sum of several amounts combined.

量的 (りょうてき)

Example:

We need a quantifiable amount of data.

私たちは量的に測定可能なデータが必要です。

The amount of effort required was greater than expected.

必要な努力の量は予想以上でした。

Usage: formalContext: Usually used in scientific or technical contexts.

Note: This term refers to a measurable or quantifiable amount, often in research or technical discussions.

quantity

Quantity refers to an amount or number of something.

Example: The quantity of sugar needed for the recipe is two cups.

Note: Quantity is often used in a more specific or numerical context.

total

Total refers to the whole amount or sum of something.

Example: The total cost of the project is $5000.

Note: Total emphasizes the entire amount without specifying individual components.

sum

Sum refers to the result of adding numbers or quantities together.

Example: The sum of 5 and 3 is 8.

Note: Sum specifically refers to the result of addition.

volume

Volume refers to the amount of space occupied by a substance or object.

Example: The volume of water in the tank is 100 liters.

Note: Volume is often used in reference to physical space or capacity.

A large amount of

This phrase is used to describe a significant or considerable quantity of something.

Example: She drank a large amount of water after the workout.

Note: The phrase 'a large amount of' emphasizes the size or quantity of something, whereas 'amount' is a more general term for the total or sum of something.

An amount of time

This phrase refers to the length or duration of time required to complete a task or activity.

Example: It took her a considerable amount of time to finish the project.

Note: The phrase 'an amount of time' specifies the duration or period of time needed for something, whereas 'amount' alone is more general in meaning.

In large amounts

This phrase indicates that something is being produced, consumed, or used in significant quantities.

Example: The company produces goods in large amounts to meet the demand.

Note: The addition of 'in' before 'large amounts' specifies the manner or way in which something is being done, emphasizing the quantity involved.

A small amount of

This phrase denotes a limited or modest quantity of something.

Example: Only a small amount of sugar is needed for this recipe.

Note: Similar to 'a large amount of,' this phrase highlights the size or quantity of something specific, rather than just using the general term 'amount.'

A certain amount of

This phrase suggests that a specific or defined quantity of something is needed or expected.

Example: A certain amount of flexibility is required in this job.

Note: By using 'certain,' the phrase implies a particular or known quantity of something, adding a sense of specificity to the term 'amount.'

An infinite amount of

This phrase conveys a notion of endlessness or an immeasurable quantity of something.

Example: There seems to be an infinite amount of information available on the internet.

Note: The addition of 'infinite' intensifies the idea of limitless or boundless quantity, going beyond the general concept conveyed by the term 'amount' alone.

Amount to

This phrase means to be equivalent to, to add up to, or to result in a particular outcome or consequence.

Example: His actions amount to a breach of trust.

Note: In this phrase, 'amount to' implies reaching a certain level or having a specific significance, different from just referring to the total or sum of something.

Tons of

This slang term is used to express a large amount or a high quantity of something.

Example: There were tons of people at the concert last night.

Note: It emphasizes a greater quantity compared to just saying 'a lot of.'

Loads of

Similar to 'tons of,' 'loads of' is used to indicate a significant amount or a large number of something.

Example: I have loads of homework to do this weekend.

Note: It conveys a sense of abundance or excessiveness.

A bunch of

This phrase is used informally to indicate a collection or a group of items.

Example: I bought a bunch of flowers for my mom's birthday.

Note: It suggests a casual or colloquial way of referring to an amount.

Heaps of

In informal language, 'heaps of' means a very large amount or an excessive quantity of something.

Example: She has heaps of clothes in her closet.

Note: It implies an abundance that may even seem excessive or unnecessary.

A load of

Used to express skepticism or disbelief about a stated amount or information.

Example: That's a load of nonsense!

Note: In this context, 'a load of' implies that the information is considered false or exaggerated.

A boatload of

This slang term denotes an extremely large or overwhelming quantity of something.

Example: I have a boatload of work to finish before the deadline.

Note: It emphasizes an excessive amount, often used humorously or colloquially.

A slew of

Informally used to describe a large number or amount of something, often with a negative connotation.

Example: The company received a slew of complaints about the new product.

Note: It implies a significant or substantial amount, usually referring to an undesirable quantity.

The amount of sugar in the recipe is too high.

I need to check the amount of money in my bank account.

The amount of work required for this project is enormous.

Amount - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: amount

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): amounts

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): amount

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): amounted

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): amounting

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): amounts

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): amount

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): amount

Syllables, Separation and Stress

amount Contains 1 syllables: amount

Phonetic transcription: ə-ˈmau̇nt

amount , ə ˈmau̇nt (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

amount: ~ 2300 (Very common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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