Kanji 丈: length, ten shaku, measure, Mr., Ms., height, stature, all (one has), only, that's all, merely
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Kanji 丈: length, ten shaku, measure, Mr., Ms., height, stature, all (one has), only, that's all, merely. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 丈
length, ten shaku, measure, Mr., Ms., height, stature, all (one has), only, that's all, merely
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine using one (一) tool to mow (乂) and measure a specific length, or someone as sturdy as that tool. This character is used to denote a unit of length or to describe a strong and sturdy person, such as in the term for a 'sturdy man'.
