Translation and Meaning of: 微量 - biryou

The expression 「微量」 (biryou) is composed of two kanji: 「微」 and 「量」. The kanji 「微」 (bi) refers to something tiny, subtle, or insignificant. This character has its origins in the ideas of small size and almost imperceptible details, which well reflects its application in different contexts. On the other hand, the kanji 「量」 (ryou) is associated with quantity, volume, or measure, often used to indicate the extent or magnitude of something measurable. When combined, these characters form the word 「微量」, manifesting the idea of an extremely small or insignificant quantity.

In practice, the term 「微量」 is often used in scientific, medical, or health-related contexts to describe the presence of an element or substance in minuscule amounts that can be detected but are not necessarily perceptible to the eye or appearing as statistically insignificant. For example, in blood or environmental analyses, elements are often reported in 「微量」, indicating that they are present but in very low concentrations.

The origin of the use of the word refers to the historical context of studies in chemistry and biology, when the need to measure small quantities of substances led to the development of precise instruments. The ability to detect such small amounts was essential for the advancement of experimental sciences and helped to solidify the use of 「微量」 in both technical and everyday vocabulary. Thus, its application transcended these fields, entering everyday scenarios as well, where its semantics of "small amount" is understood and widely used.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 微少量 (びりょう) - Infinitesimal quantity
• ごくわずか (ごくわずか) - Extremely small
• わずかな量 (わずかなりょう) - Light amount
• ほんのわずか (ほんのわずか) - Just a little bit
• ほんの少し (ほんのすこし) - Just a little bit

微量

Romaji: biryou
Kana: びりょう
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: tiny amount; extremely small amount

Meaning in English: minuscule amount;extremely small quantity

Definition: Rise Small amount. Small amount. Extremely small amount.

Example Sentences - (微量) biryou

See below some example sentences:

微量の栄養素が体に必要です。

Biryou no eiyousu ga karada ni hitsuyou desu

A small amount of nutrients is required for the body.

• 微量 - It means "small amount" in Japanese.
• の - partícula de posse em japonês.
• 栄養素 - It means "nutrient" in Japanese.
• が - subject particle in Japanese.
• 体 - means "body" in Japanese.
• に - destination particle in Japanese.
• 必要 - means "necessary" in Japanese.
• です - verb to be in Japanese.