VocabJLPT N1
measurement
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. measuring
  2. 2. measurement
  3. 3. Instrumentation
This noun and suru-verb means to measure or take precise measurements of something, such as distance, temperature, or speed. It tends to imply careful or scientific measurement using instruments.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

How much pressure do we actually need to measure?

Sentence 2

I measured my blood sugar after dinner and felt bad about how much I'd eaten.

Sentence 3

Getting the exact same reading every time is honestly a little unsettling.

Sentence 4

Can that watch measure down to the second?

Sentence 5

We also measured the flow rate to check for any abnormalities.