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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 勺

ゃく
(勺)
Noun
Freq #80795
1

shaku; traditional unit of volume, approx. 18 ml

2

shaku; traditional unit of area, approx. 0.033 meters square

Kanji in this Word

3 strokes
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

ladle
one tenth of a go
dip

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャク
3 strokes
Frequency: 924
JLPT N3
Grade 1

Meanings

evening

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セキ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆう
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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