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JLPT N1 · 4 strokes

The kanji 尺 — “shaku (unit of length)”

尺 means shaku (unit of length) and is a JLPT N1 kanji. It has 4 strokes and uses the lying body / roof radical (尸).

Stroke order · 4 strokes

On'yomi (音読み): シャク
Kun'yomi (訓読み): —
Radical: 尸 · lying body / roof
Strokes: 4

How to remember 尺

Measuring with an outstretched arm — about 30 cm. 尺八 is a bamboo flute, one 尺 eight 寸 long.

Example words with 尺

On'yomi readings

尺八しゃくはちshakuhachi flute
尺しゃくshaku (30 cm)

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