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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and rule. Measuring with water rule.
Symbolism
Measurement, measure, survey. Represents measuring.
Component Breakdown
測=
氵則
water + 則
Words & Expressions
Words written with 測
Four-Character Compounds
揣摩臆測
しまおくそく
conjectures and surmises; speculation; giving one's imagination full play without any ground
Proverbs & Idioms
測りかねる
はかりかねる
Hard to gauge
Difficult to judge or estimate
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 測 mean in Japanese?
測 means fathom, plan, scheme, measure.
How do you read 測?
On'yomi: ソク (SOKU). Kun'yomi: はか.る (hakaru).
How many strokes does 測 have?
測 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 測 a good kanji for a tattoo?
測 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fathom, plan, scheme, measure. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.