Japanese Kanji

masu

measuring box · (kokuji)

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • KUNますmasu

Meaning

Measuring box, (kokuji).

Stroke order for 枡

枡 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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