Kanji
What does the kanji 尺 mean?
尺 means shaku (unit of length, approx. 30.3 cm); scale, ruler. On'yomi シャク、セキ. Kun'yomi さし.
Quick facts| On'yomi | シャク、セキ |
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| Kun'yomi | さし |
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| Strokes | 4 |
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| Main radical | 尸 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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尺On'yomi シャク、セキKun'yomi さし
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework4 strokes
shaku (unit of length, approx. 30.3 cm); scale, ruler
Memory hook
The bent body (尸) drawn out into one measuring stroke — SHAKU, SCALE.
