Quick answer
測 is the kanji for "Measure". A common reading is はか.る (hakaru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Measure
Also : Fathom · Gauge
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
12 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 測 represents 'FATHOM'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of fathom.
On-reading: そく — remember this sound by associating it with fathom. Kun-reading: はか.る.
Example Sentences
気温を測ったら、三十八度もありました。
きおんをはかったら、さんじゅうはちどもありました。
When I measured my temperature, it was as high as 38 degrees.
将来の需要を予測することによって、在庫管理が改善されます。
しょうらいのじゅようをよそくすることによって、ざいこかんりがかいぜんされます。
By predicting future demand, inventory management is improved.
Vocabulary using 測
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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