SuGoiSuす語彙す矩
矩: carpenter's square
carpenter's square; rule
10 strokesNames & literary · Name kanji (準1級 range)in 4 words here
Readings
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Kunかね・かねざし・さしがね
Most common in 矩形 (rectangle). Easily mixed up with the look-alike 距, as in 距離.
Key words
矩形くけいrectangle
規矩きくrule; standard
矩尺かねじゃくcarpenter's square
矩かねcarpenter's square
Example sentences
画面上に矩形を描いて、印刷する範囲を選んだ。
I drew a rectangle on the screen to select the area to print.
先輩は、職人としての規矩を仕事を通して教えてくれた。
My senior taught me, through the work itself, the standards of a true craftsman.
大工は矩尺を当てて、柱が直角かどうかを確かめた。
The carpenter held a square against the pillar to check whether it was at a right angle.