japanese foot

Questions

What does japanese foot mean?

A shaku, a traditional Japanese unit of distance based on the human forearm, now standardized as ¹⁰⁄₃₃ of a meter.

Where does japanese foot come from?

From its rough similarity to the English foot measurement.

How to pronounce japanese foot

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “japanese foot”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “japanese foot”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “japanese foot” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.