Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 升形(ますがた) in Japanese

升形, 枡形, 斗形
Kana Reading
ますがた
Romaji
masugata
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    square (shape)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (in a castle) rectangular space between the inner and outer gates (where troops can gather)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

4 strokes

measuring box, 1.8 liter

On'Yomi: ショウ

Kun'Yomi: ます

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JLPT 1

4 strokes

Big Dipper, 10 sho (vol), sake dipper, dots and cross radical (no. 68)

On'Yomi: ト, トウ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 3

7 strokes

shape, form, style

On'Yomi: ケイ, ギョウ

Kun'Yomi: かた, -がた, かたち, なり

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8 strokes

measuring box, (kokuji)

On'Yomi:

Kun'Yomi: ます

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