銖

しゅ

Also written 朱

Meanings

1. Noun shu (i.e.: unit of weight, 1/24th of a ryō) See also: 両 (りょう).
2. shu (i.e.: Edo-period unit of currency, 1/16th of a ryō) See also: 両 (りょう).

Kanji

• 銖 measuring unit, 1/16 of a ryou; percent; small. Read as シュ.

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