How do you read 重し?

重し is read おもし (omoshi), with heiban pitch accent (flat).

What JLPT level is 重し?

It is not on the standard JLPT lists.

How do you write 重し in romaji?

重し is written omoshi in romaji.

重おもし

おもし · omoshi

noun

Weight (as used in balances)

Other ways to say “weight” in Japanese →

Heiban

flat · what is pitch accent?

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Kanji in this word

重Heavy, Important, Esteem 音じゅう・ちょう訓え・おも.い JLPT N4 · 9 strokes

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Words that share a kanji

重複じゅうふくduplication, repetition, overlapping 重いおもいheavy; serious 重～じゅう～heavy ~重役じゅうやくdirector, high executive 重点じゅうてんimportant point, lay stress on, emphasis 重量じゅうりょうheavyweight

Questions

What does 重し mean?

Weight (as used in balances).

How do you pronounce 重し?

おもし (omoshi). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.

How do I remember 重し?

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