しゃく
Meanings
Noun
1. gauge; standard; measure; criterion; index
2. length; size
3. (measuring) rule; scale
Kanji used
measuring ruler
degrees
Pitch accent
しゃ
くど
Top 28000
Composed of
shaku (unit of distance approximately equal to 30.3 cm); rule; measure; length
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
Examples (3 in total)
Money is the measure of worth.
Man is the measure of all things.
The calorie is an exact measure of the energy in food.