Ruler in Japanese
"ruler" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "ruler". The most common choice is shown first.
矩View details →
Top pick
ruler, carpenter's square
Reading: ku
10 strokes · wisdom
Where it comes from
Composed of arrow and big. Measuring large angle.
What it carries
Rule, ruler, law. Represents standard.
Related kanji for "ruler"
君Details →奏Details →
ruler
kun · mysterious, wisdom
Composed of govern and mouth. One who governs.
speak to a ruler(also: play music, complete)
sou · beautiful, wisdom
Composed of phonetics. Playing music.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for ruler?
The most common kanji for "ruler" is 矩, read as ku. It means ruler, carpenter's square. Related kanji: 君 (ruler), 奏 (speak to a ruler).
How many strokes does 矩 have?
矩 has 10 strokes.