Word details

尺

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 尺.

Dictionary

Entry

尺しゃくNounFreq #16827
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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