Technical term in mathematics and chemistry for a regular, repeating arrangement of points or atoms.
Crystals have a lattice structure in which atoms are regularly arranged.
noun, noun, used as a suffix, counter
counter for large bundles
Used for counting large bundles, especially traditional units: 10 sheaves of rice, 200 sheets of calligraphy paper, 20 whistling arrows, or 100 fish. Rare in modern everyday counting.
In this region, the custom of counting rice in bundles (束) remains.
noun, noun, used as a suffix, counter
handbreadth (arrow measurement)
Historical unit for measuring arrow length, equal to the width of a hand. Not used in modern contexts.
In old documents, arrow lengths are sometimes expressed in 束.
Anatomical term for a bundle of muscle or nerve fibers.
Muscles are composed of many muscle fascicles.