This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Word

枡、桝、斗
ます、マス
measuring container; measure; box (seating at a theatre, etc.); square on a grid; cell of a grid; square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)
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雨水桝

うすいます
stormwater inlet; street inlet
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升形

枡形、斗形、桝形
ますがた、とがた
square (shape); square bearing block (at the top of a pillar); (in a castle) rectangular space between the inner and outer gates (where troops can gather)
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升酒

枡酒、桝酒
ますざけ
alcohol (esp. sake) served in a small wooden box; alcohol (esp. sake) sold in a small wooden box