“Unit of length” or “Rule” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “尺”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “尺” means “Measure”, “Scale” or “Length” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “尺”
Jouyou Kanji “尺” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 4 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | しゃく(shaku) |
| せき(seki) | |
| Kun-Yomi | さし(sashi) |
| ものさし(monosashi) | |
| わず(か)(wazu(ka)) | |
| Meanings | Unit of length |
| Ruler, Measure | |
| Only a little, Only a few |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “尺”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 尺度(しゃくど-sha ku do) | ① Measure, Scale, Yardstick, Standard, ② Length, Size |
| 尺八(しゃくはち-sha ku ha chi) | Vertical bamboo flute, Shakuhachi |
| 尺余(しゃくよ-sha ku yo) | A little bit longer than one shaku (about 30 centimeters) |
| 尺貫法(しゃっかんほう-sha kka n ho u) | Old Japanese system of weights and measures |
| 尺骨(しゃっこつ-sha kko tsu) | Ulna, Ulnae, Elbow bone |
| 尺簡(せきかん-se ki ka n) | Letter, Note |
| 尺寸(せきすん-se ki su n) | Tiny, Trifle, Only a little length, Only a little area |
| 尺地(せきち-se ki chi) | Small plot of land |
| 尺土(せきど or しゃくど-se ki do (or) sha ku do) | Small plot of land, A little land |
| 曲尺(かねじゃく-ka ne ja ku) | Metal measure, Carpenter’s square scale |
| 鯨尺(くじらじゃく-ku ji ra ja ku) | Cloth measure, Japanese ruler for sewing kimonos |
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