斗 | Japanese meaning

斗【と】

Frequency rank: 2,410. (for form と: 6.)

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

to; traditional unit of volume, approx. 18 litres
square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)see also 枡形
Chinese "Dipper" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)astronomysee also 二十八宿 and 玄武【げんぶ】

Forms

斗【と】Frequency rank: 2,410.
とFrequency rank: 6.

Generated definitions (experimental)

traditional unit of volume, approx. 18 litres

This meaning refers to a measurement that is used in Japan to quantify large volumes, especially in agricultural contexts or when buying and selling grains and liquids.

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I bought one斗of rice.

とびん斗瓶。

This sake is in a斗bottle.

square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)

This usage refers to a structural element in traditional Japanese architecture. It serves as a support for beams and is integral to the stability of wooden structures.

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I placed the square bearing block on top of the pillar.

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You often see square bearing blocks in old shrines.

Chinese "Dipper" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

This term comes from Chinese astronomy and refers to a specific group of stars that holds cultural significance, often used in navigation or astrology.

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I looked up at the Dipper constellation.

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He pointed towards the direction of the Dipper.

Generated collocations (experimental)

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