Meaning of 咫(あた) in Japanese

咫, 尺
Kana Reading
あた, た
Romaji
ata, ta
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun, used as a suffix, counter
    Meaning
    distance between outstretched thumb and middle finger (approx. 18 cm)

Related Kanji

尺 JLPT 1

4 strokes

shaku, Japanese foot, measure, scale, rule

On'Yomi: シャク

Kun'Yomi:

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咫

9 strokes

short, span

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: た

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