がた
Meanings
Noun
1. square (shape)
when read as "ますがた"
2. square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)
3. (in a castle) rectangular space between the inner and outer gates (where troops can gather)
when read as "ますがた"
Kanji used
18 litres
shape
Pitch accent
がた
Composed of
to; traditional unit of volume, approx. 18 litres; square bearing block (at the top of a pillar); Chinese "Dipper" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
shape; appearance; collateral; obverse of an old "zeni" coin