はかり
hakari
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 70 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

秤 (はかり (hakari)) means "Scales". It is read はかり (hakari). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

Scales

Also : Weighing machine

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Example Sentences

料理の味付けをするとき、秤を使って調味料を正確に量る。

りょうりのあじつけをするとき、はかりをつかってちょうみりょうをせいかくにはかる。

When seasoning food, I use a scale to measure seasonings accurately.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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