咫

尺

Readings

Kana: あた、た

Romaji: ata, ta

Definition

noun

n-suf

ctr

1

distance between outstretched thumb and middle finger (approx. 18 cm)

Note: archaism

Kanji

咫

Readings: シ、 た

Meanings: short, span

尺

Reading: シャク

Meanings: shaku, Japanese foot, measure, scale, rule