“Measure” in Japanese
Short answer
Measure in Japanese is “物差し” (monosashi). Full meaning: ruler, measure.
Other ways to say “Measure” in Japanese
マス目
masume measure; square (e.g. of graph paper or Japanese manuscript paper); box (e.g. on a form)
測度
sokudo measure
処置
shochi measure, step, dealing with; medical treatment
措置
sochi measure, step, action
対策
taisaku measure, step, countermeasure, counterplan, countermove, strategy, preparation (e.g. for a test)
小節
shousetsu bar, measure; short pause (in writing); petty principles, minor details
議案
gian legislative bill, measure; agenda item
法案
houan bill (law), measure
寸尺
sunshaku length, measure; short length
施策
shisaku policy, measure
升
shou measuring container, measuring box, measure; box (seating at a theatre, etc.); square on a grid, cell of a grid
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