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This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

升

枡、 桝、 斗

Readings

Kana: ます、マス
Romaji: masu, masu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

noun
1

measuring container; measure

2

box (seating at a theatre, etc.)

3

square on a grid; cell of a grid

Note: esp. マス
4

square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)

Note: Only 斗

Kanji

升
Readings: ショウ、 ます
Meanings: measuring box, 1.8 liter
枡
Reading: ます
Meanings: measuring box, (kokuji)
桝
Reading: ます
Meanings: measuring box, (kokuji)
斗
Readings: ト、 トウ
Meanings: Big Dipper, ten sho (vol), sake dipper, dots and cross radical (no. 68)

Example Sentence

１ます空(あ)けて書(か)き出(だ)しなさい。
➥Begin to write, leaving one space blank.
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