升形
枡形、 斗形、 桝形
Readings
Kana:
ますがた、とがた
Romaji:
masugata, togata
Definitions
1
square (shape)
2
square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)
Note: Only 斗形
3
(in a castle) rectangular space between the inner and outer gates (where troops can gather)
Kanji
Readings: ショウ、 ます
Meanings: measuring box, 1.8 liter
Readings: ケイ、 ギョウ、 かた、 -がた、 かたち、 なり
Meanings: shape, form, style
Reading: ます
Meanings: measuring box, (kokuji)
Readings: ト、 トウ
Meanings: Big Dipper, ten sho (vol), sake dipper, dots and cross radical (no. 68)
Reading: ます
Meanings: measuring box, (kokuji)