jou　丈

KEY WORD :　architecture / measurements

A unit of linear measure that equals 3.03 meters or about 10 feet. Equivalent to 10 shaku 尺. Although the metric system is used in Japan now, old measures are still used for structural members and systems in traditional architecture.

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