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[そく()]
soku
noun, noun, used as a suffix, counter

English Meaning(s) for 束

noun, noun, used as a suffix
  1. lattice
noun, noun, used as a suffix, counter
  1. counter for large bundles (e.g. 10 sheafs of rice, 200 sheets of calligraphy paper, 20 whistling arrows, 100 fish)
  2. handbreadth (unit for measuring the length of arrows)

Definition and Synonyms for 束

Sheaf a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing
Synonyms: 包み物, , , , 束ね, 束ねる, 風呂敷包み
Fibre Bundle a bundle of fibers (especially nerve fibers)
Synonyms: , , , 線維束
Caboodle any collection in its entirety
Synonyms: , ,
Parcel a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
Synonyms: くるむ, パック, , 包み, 包む, 包み物, 小包, , , , 束ね, 束ねる, 風呂敷包み
Handsbreadth any unit of length based on the breadth of the human hand
Synonyms: , ,

Meanings for each kanji in 束

» bundle; sheaf; ream; tie in bundles; govern; manage; control

Categories 束 is a member of

Parcel a wrapped container
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Nerve Tissue tissue composed of neurons
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Collection several things grouped together or considered as a whole
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Linear Unit a unit of measurement of length
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