測る

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 測る is read はかる and is a transitive verb for measuring a quantity such as length or depth with a tool or standard.
• Basic usage: The quantity to be determined, such as a wall's length or a river's depth, is marked with を.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Kanji choice
  • This spelling is suited mainly to measuring physical quantities such as length, depth, or area. Do not confuse it with other spellings of the same pronunciation.