Word details
尺
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 尺.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
尺
shaku, Japanese foot, measure, scale, rule
4 strokesFrequency 1,940JLPT N1Grade 6
On
シャクセキ
Kun
さし
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