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尺

尺 — shaku, Japanese foot, measure

Learn the correct stroke order for 尺 (shaku), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 64 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 4
On'yomi (音読み)シャクshaku、セキseki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)さしsashi
Strokes4
Radical尸
Frequency#1940
Meaningsshaku, Japanese foot, measure, scale, rule

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

尺度しゃくどgauge; standard; measurenoun
尺八しゃくはちshakuhachi; end-blown fippleless bamboo flutenoun
縮尺しゅくしゃくreduced scale; scaling downnoun
巻尺まきじゃくtape measurenoun
尺しゃくshaku (unit of distance approximately equal to 30.3 cm)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 尺 (shaku) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 尸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 尺 is #1940, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

尺度しゃくど — gauge; standard; measure
尺八しゃくはち — shakuhachi; end-blown fippleless bamboo flute
縮尺しゅくしゃく — reduced scale; scaling down

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 尺 have?

The kanji 尺 (shaku) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 尺?

尺 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 尺 mean?

尺 means: shaku, Japanese foot, measure, scale, rule. On'yomi readings: シャク, セキ. Kun'yomi readings: さし.

What JLPT level is 尺?

尺 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.