升形

ますがた

Also written 枡形, とがた, 斗形, 桝形

Meanings

1. Noun square (shape)
2. square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)
3. rectangular space between the inner and outer gates of a castle (where troops can gather)

Kanji

• 升 shō. Read as ます.
• 形 shape. Read as かた.

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