升形

枡形、 斗形、 桝形

Readings

Kana: ますがた、とがた
Romaji: masugata, togata
Kana
Romaji

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)