square bearing block 斗形 [ますがた] /(n) (1) square (shape)/(2) square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)/(3) (in a castle) rectangular space between the inner and outer gates (where troops can gather)/ ------- 斗 [と] /(n) (1) (obs) to (measure of volume, approx. 18 litres)/(2) square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)/(3) Chinese "Dipper" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)/(P)/ ------- 斗 [ます] /(n) (1) measuring container/measure/(2) box (seating at a theatre, etc.)/(3) square on a grid/cell of a grid/(4) square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)/ |