尺 kanji: meaning “shaku”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N14 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- shaku
- On'yomi
- シャク、セキ
- Kun'yomi
- さし
Picture story to remember 尺
A flag (尸) standing on two legs (八) walks along to measure a length of one shaku.
Parts in this story:八
How to write 尺: stroke order
尺 is written with 4 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 尺
- 尺度しゃくどgauge
- 尺八しゃくはちshakuhachi
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 尺 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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