# 尺 — Shaku

Frequency rank 1961 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 薦 (Recommend), less common than 妬 (Jealous).

- On’yomi: しゃく
- Kun’yomi: —
- Radical: 尸 Corpse (Kangxi 44)
- Frequency path: Level XV of XX

The shaku character looks like a measurement tool with a drop marking the unit — a small ruler-like shape measuring one shaku.

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