What does the kanji 尺 mean?

The kanji 尺 (shaku) means "shaku, Japanese foot, measure, scale, rule". It is a JLPT N1 character.

What kanji is "shaku"?

"shaku" is written with the kanji 尺, meaning "shaku, Japanese foot, measure, scale, rule". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) しゃく (shaku). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 尺?

Write 尺 ("shaku") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.