枡桝斗
ますマス
Noun
1.
measuring container, measuring box, measure
2.
box (seating at a theatre, etc.)
3.
square on a grid, cell of a grid
4.
square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)
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昔の日本では、米の量を升で測っていました。
In old Japan, the amount of rice was measured with a masu.
歌舞伎の劇場では、升席という特別な座席があります。
In Kabuki theaters, there are special seating areas called masu-seki (box seats).
日本酒は升で飲むと風情がありますね。
Drinking sake from a masu has a certain charm, doesn't it?
将棋盤の升目は、戦略を練る上で非常に重要だ。
The squares on a shogi board are very important for devising strategies.
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