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適量
teki ryō
appropriate amount
薬は一日三次、適量を服用してください。
Please take the medicine three times a day in the appropriate dosage.
Medicine
formal
The correct or suitable quantity of something, often referring to food, medicine, or effort.
医師の指示に従い、適量の薬を飲みました。
Following the doctor's instructions, I took the appropriate amount of medication.
Commonly used in medical instructions or dietary advice.
formal
A moderate or suitable amount; not too much and not too little.
運動は適量であれば健康に良い。
Exercise is good for health if done in appropriate amounts.
Used in general contexts to describe balance or moderation.
Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use 'teki ryō' when referring to a specific, often measurable, amount that is just right, especially in health or cooking contexts.
Word Origin
From 適 (teki, suitable/appropriate) + 量 (ryō, amount/quantity).
Usage Notes
Often appears in instructions for medication, supplements, or dietary guidelines. It implies a specific, often measured, quantity that is optimal for a purpose.
Word Breakdown
適
suitable, appropriate
root量
amount, quantity
root和英辞典