尺
Kanji · N1
尺 / shaku
Kanji for shaku, Japanese foot, or measure.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シャク、セキ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | さし | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
尺 carries the meaning shaku, Japanese foot, or measure.
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Common compounds with 尺
尺しゃくshaku
巻尺まきじゃくtape measure
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