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かに【矩】 : kani | define meaning
kani
Pronunciation: [kani]
Definition
Noun
- Carpenter's square; framing square; L-shaped ruler; angle ruler
Etymology
Cognate with standard Japanese かね【矩】 kane "carpenter's square".
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 矩 |
| Kana | かに |
| Romanization | kani |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [kani] |
意味：かね【矩】、かねじゃく・きょくしゃく【曲尺・矩尺】、さしがね【差し金・差金・指矩・指金】
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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2025, November 25). かに【矩】 : kani | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, December 5, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/7985/kani/.