JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
物差し
Physical ruler or a standard for evaluation
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Other forms
物差 less common
物指し less common
1 Noun
Ruler / Measuring Stick
Refers to a rigid straightedge tool specifically designed for measuring length or drawing lines.
Example
この 机 の 長さ を 物差し で 測って ください 。
Please measure the length of this desk with a ruler.
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2 Noun
Standard / Yardstick
Represents a comparative standard or value system used to judge the quality or nature of something.
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