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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of spread hand length. Unit of length.
Symbolism
Scale, shakuhachi, measurement. Represents length.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Words & Expressions
Words written with 尺
Four-Character Compounds
寸進尺退
すんしんしゃくたい
one step forward, many steps backward; little to gain and much to lose
寸善尺魔
すんぜんしゃくま
in evil, there is odds; there is more evil than good in this world; one good thing tends to cause many bad things to happen
百尺竿頭
ひゃくせきかんとう
the highest state of one's enlightenment; the highest level one can attain
垂涎三尺
すいぜんさんじゃく
avid desire; drooling over (something); watering at the mouth
尺取り虫
しゃくとりむし
An inchworm; Making slow but steady progress
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 尺 mean in Japanese?
尺 means shaku, Japanese foot, measure, scale, rule.
How do you read 尺?
On'yomi: シャク、セキ (SHAKU, SEKI). Kun'yomi: さし (sashi).
How many strokes does 尺 have?
尺 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 尸 (corpse).
Is 尺 a good kanji for a tattoo?
尺 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means shaku, Japanese foot, measure, scale, rule. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.