“Square” or “Measure (volume)” in Japanese kanji and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “升”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “升” means “Go up”, “Rise” or “Square” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “升”
Jouyou Kanji “升” Stroke Order
Stroke # |
4 Strokes |
On-Yomi |
しょう(shou) |
Kun-Yomi |
ます(masu) |
のぼ(る)(nobo(ru)) |
Meanings |
Measure (for volume) |
Go up, Rise, Climb |
Unit word for measuring volume (In Japan; 1 升=1.8 liter, In China; 1 升=1.0 liter) |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “升”, and their meanings
Words |
Meanings |
升目(ますめ-ma su me) |
① Measured quantity, ② Square (shape) |
升席(ますせき-ma su se ki) |
Box seating, Tatami “box seat” |
一升瓶(いっしょうびん-i ssho u bi n) |
One shō(1.8 liter) bottle |
上升(じょうしょう-jo u sho u) |
Increase, Rise, Climb up |
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