tō shakude
1. By the Tang foot (measure); Figuratively, by an old standard
Noun
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1. By the Tang foot (measure); Figuratively, by an old standard
1. Tang shaku (approx. 29.6 cm)
1. Tang shaku desu:;
1. Not a tang-shaku.; Not measured by a tang-shaku.
1. If/when a Tang-dynasty foot ruler; If it were a Tang-dynasty foot ruler
1. Was not a tang-chi ruler.; Was not measured by a tang-chi ruler.
1. Probably about a Chinese foot.; Around ten feet.
1. Was about 30cm.; Was a Chinese foot.
1. Wasn't a *tangshaku*; Wasn't a traditional Japanese foot ruler.
1. Probably about a foot.; Probably around a foot.