expression, ichidan verb
measure with a ruler; apply a measuring stick
Literal expression for using a ruler or measuring stick to measure something. Can also be used figuratively for applying a strict standard.
大工が材木に尺を当てて長さを測った。
The carpenter measured the length of the lumber with a ruler.
彼は自分の
He judges people solely by his own experience, but that is merely applying one measuring stick.