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秤 はかり N2

  1. scales; weighing machine

秤にかける はかりにかける

  1. to weigh on a scale
  2. to compare pros and cons; to weigh up options

秤動 ひょうどう

  1. libration; oscillation of a heavenly body

秤量 ひょうりょう

  1. measuring weight; weighing
  2. maximum weight (on a scale)

天秤にかける てんびんにかける

  1. to compare (the relative merits of two options); to weigh (one thing against another); to weigh (something) on scales
  2. to have two strings to one's bow; to play a double game; to try to have it both ways

天秤座 てんびんざ

  1. Libra (constellation); the Scales

天秤棒 てんびんぼう

  1. carrying pole; milkmaid's yoke; shoulder pole

両天秤 りょうてんびん

  1. two alternatives

天秤 てんびん

  1. (balance) scales
  2. carrying pole; milkmaid's yoke; shoulder pole
  3. thread take-up lever (on a sewing machine)
  4. spreader bar

水秤 みずばかり

  1. a water level
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