What does kanji 桝 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 桝 is (kokuji).

How is kanji 桝 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 桝 are ます.

Example words that use kanji 桝 include 升, マス目, 升形, 升酒.

Kanken 1

桝

Meaning

(kokuji)

(kokuji), measuring box

Stroke Order

Variant: 枡 (Formal)

5 common entries

Showing 5 of 5 entries that include this kanji.

ます

box (seating at a theatre, etc.)

マスめ

box (e.g. on a form)

ますがた

rectangular space between the inner and outer gates of a castle (where troops can gather)

ますざけ

alcohol (esp. sake) served in a small wooden box

うすいます

stormwater inlet

5 reference sentences

米を桝で量った。

The rice was measured with a measuring box.

古い木の桝が棚に置いてある。

An old wooden measuring box is sitting on the shelf.

酒を桝になみなみと注いだ。

The sake was poured to the brim into the measuring box.

この桝は一合分の大きさだ。

This measuring box holds one gō.

店先に新しい桝が並んでいた。

New measuring boxes were lined up in front of the shop.