尺
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 尺
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
差
10 strokes
Frequency: 449
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
distinction
difference
variation
discrepancy
margin
balance
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さ.す
さ.し
指
9 strokes
Frequency: 155
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
finger
point to
indicate
put into
play (chess)
measure (ruler)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆび
さ.す
-さ.し
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
い
いぶ
さし
さす
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