square bearing block |
升形;枡形;斗形 [ますがた] /(n) (1) square (shape)/(2) (斗形 only) 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)/EntL1855730X/ ------- 升(P);枡;桝;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) (斗 only) square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)/(P)/EntL1346290X/ ------- 斗 [と] /(n) (1) (obs) to (measure of volume, approx. 18 litres)/(2) (See 枡形) square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)/(3) (See 二十八宿) Chinese "Dipper" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)/(P)/EntL1444530X/ |