Definition of 畳尺物差
- (n) shaku (unit of distance approximately equal to 30.3 cm)
- rule; measure; scale
- length
- (ctr) counter for tatami mats
彼は畳の上に大の字になった。
He lay on the mat at full length. - measure of room size (in mat units)
- (n) thing; object
遠まわしに物を言うな。
Don't beat around the bush. - natural thing; frequently done thing
ロバートは週末は店でよく父を手伝ったものだった。
Robert used to help his father in the store on weekends. - used to express emotional involvement
あなたの妹さんに会いたいものです。
I'd like to see your sister. - used in giving a reason
- (pref) somehow; somewhat; for some reason
- really; truly