尺
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 尺
1
shaku (unit of distance approximately equal to 30.3 cm)
Examples
寸を与えれば尺を望む。
Give him an inch and he will take a yard.
2
rule; measure; scale
3
length
Kanji in this Word
尺
4 strokes
Frequency: 1940
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
shaku
Japanese foot
measure
scale
rule
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャク
セキ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さし
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