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[たけ()]
take
noun

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[たけ()]
take
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[たき()]
taki
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[たき()]
taki
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English Meaning(s) for 丈

noun
  1. height; stature
  2. length (esp. of clothing)
  3. all (one has); everything
  4. magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)

Definition and Synonyms for 丈

Stature (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot
Synonyms: だけ, , , 上背, , , 背丈, 身丈, 身の丈, 身長
Top Dog a person who is in charge
Synonyms: おつむ, かぶし, どたま, チーフ, リーダー, おおがしら, , 主任, 主任者, 大頭, 大頭, , 総督, 親方, , , , 長い, , , , , , 頭分, 頭領

Meanings for each kanji in 丈

» length; 10feet; measure; Mr.; Ms.; height; stature; all (one has); only; that's all; merely

Categories 丈 is a member of

Bodily Property an attribute of the body
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Leader a person who rules or guides or inspires others
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Sample Sentences for 丈

I like to wear my skirts knee length.
It was the tall man in the long, black coat.
I'm looking for a coat. I'm short so the length should be on the short side, and as refined a design as possible.
The long black coat reached almost to his ankles.
She was, unlike her daughter, of small stature and her body was fat on the sides. It was as if a human head had been fitted unto the body of a pig.

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