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[まき(巻)·じゃく(尺)]
makijaku
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[ま(巻)·き·じゃく(尺)]
makijaku
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[ま(巻)·き·じ·ゃ·く]
makijaku
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Root Words:

[まき(巻) + しゃく(尺)]
maki + shaku

English Meaning(s) for 巻尺

noun
  1. tape measure
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Definition and Synonyms for 巻尺

Tape measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
Synonyms: 巻尺

Meanings for each kanji in 巻尺

» scroll; volume; book; part; roll up; wind up; tie; coil; counter for texts (or book scrolls)
» shaku; Japanese foot; measure; scale; rule

Categories 巻尺 is a member of

Measuring Device instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
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