synonym Comparative
数量
VS
嵩む
Differences Between "数量" and "嵩む"
Option A
数量
Meaning
quantity, amount
Reading
すうりょう (sūryō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この商品の数量を確認してください。
Please check the quantity of this product.
Option B
嵩む
Meaning
to pile up, to increase (in amount, cost, etc.), to grow large
Reading
かさむ (kasamu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
今月の出費は予想以上に嵩んでしまった。
This month's expenses increased more than expected.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(quantity, amount)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 数量: Refers to a numerical amount or volume of something. Often used in contexts of measurement, statistics, or inventory. 日本語では、物の数や量を表すときに使われます。
- 嵩む: Primarily used to describe an increase in quantity, amount, or cost, often to an undesirable extent.
- 数量: Refers to a numerical amount or volume of something. Often used in contexts of measurement, statistics, or inventory. 日本語では、物の数や量を表すときに使われます。
- 嵩む: Primarily used to describe an increase in quantity, amount, or cost, often to an undesirable extent.
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