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尺
“shaku (unit of length)” in Japanese is 尺, read shaku (しゃく). It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 尺度 (scale / standard).
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尺で長さを測る。
しゃくでながさをはかる。I measure length with a ruler.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 尺 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | shaku (unit of length) |
| Readings | しゃく |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 尺度 (scale / standard) |
How to read 尺
尺 is read shaku (しゃく) depending on the word.
Words with 尺
- 尺度
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Updated: 2026-08-28