ruler in Japanese
ruler in Japanese is 定規, ルーラー, 物差し — ruler means a flat, straight-edged tool marked with measurement units, used for drawing lines or measuring length.
ruler in Japanese
定規
Pronounced: jōgi
A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.
ルーラー
Pronounced: rūrā
A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.
物差し
Pronounced: monosashi
A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.
支配者
Pronounced: shihaisha
A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.
知事
Pronounced: chiji
A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.
統治者
Pronounced: tōchisha
A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.
What does "ruler" mean?
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noun A flat, straight-edged tool marked with measurement units, used for drawing lines or measuring length.
"He measured the box with a wooden ruler."
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noun A person who governs or holds supreme authority over a country or people.
"The ancient ruler expanded the empire's borders significantly."
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ruler in a sentence
- He measured the box with a wooden ruler.
- The ancient ruler expanded the empire's borders significantly.
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What is "ruler" in Japanese?
"ruler" in Japanese is 定規, ルーラー, 物差し. ruler means: A flat, straight-edged tool marked with measurement units, used for drawing lines or measuring length.
How do you pronounce 定規?
"ruler" in Japanese is 定規, pronounced "jōgi".
How do you use "ruler" in a sentence?
Example: "He measured the box with a wooden ruler." In Japanese, "ruler" is 定規, ルーラー, 物差し.
Are there other ways to say "ruler" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "ruler": 定規, ルーラー, 物差し, 支配者, 知事, 統治者.
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