計器

Reading

Kana: けいき

Romaji: keiki

Definition

noun

1

meter; gauge

Kanji

計

Readings: ケイ、 はか.る、 はか.らう

Meanings: plot, plan, scheme, measure

器

Readings: キ、 うつわ

Meanings: utensil, vessel, receptacle, implement, instrument, ability, container, tool, set

Example Sentence

例(たと)えば、温度計(おんどけい)や気圧計(きあつけい)などの計器(けいき)は器具(きぐ)です。

➥For instance, gauges, such as thermometers and barometers, are instruments.