Meaning

Primary

Height

Alternative

Length

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. This word is usually used for clothing height and length.

Reading

たけ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is different from what you learned with the kanji. Remember the word ? It has the same reading as this. Just think of everyone measuring the heights of things with bamboo (たけ) poles with markers on them. Okay, this one is 5 bamboo poles high!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • ひざ丈

    knee-length

    長い丈

    long length

    短い丈

    short length

Context Sentences

ユニクロで、七分丈のパンツを買いました。

I bought a pair of three-quarter-length pants at UNIQLO.

そのズボン、ちょっと丈が短いんじゃない?

Isn't the length of those pants a bit short?

今年は、女子高生の間でスカートの丈を長くするのが流行っています。

The trend among high school girls this year is to wear longer skirts.

Kanji Composition