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ふぃる【尋】 : firu | define meaning
firu
Pronunciation: [ɸiɾu]
Definition
Noun
- Japanese unit of measurement for depth or length equivalent to 1.82 meters. Fathom; hiro.
- いくふぃる【幾尋】
iku-firu
"How many fathoms?"
- いくふぃる【幾尋】
Etymology
Cognate with standard Japanese ひろ【尋】 hiro "hiro (unit of measurement)".
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 尋 |
| Kana | ふぃる |
| New Okinawa Moji | 懲る |
| Romanization | firu |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [ɸiɾu] |
意味：ひろ【尋】
尋
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2026, June 4). ふぃる【尋】 : firu | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2026, June 24, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/8838/firu/.