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照尺 (しょうしゃく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

照しょう尺しゃく

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Meanings

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noun

sight (of a firearm)

Technical term for the aiming device on a gun; used in military, shooting sports, and firearm contexts.

ライフルの照しょう尺しゃくを調ちょう整せいする。
Adjust the rifle's sight.

Kanji

照illuminate, shine, compare
尺shaku, Japanese foot, measure

Similar words

照しょう準じゅん器き
照準器 is a broader term for any aiming device, while 照尺 specifically refers to the rear sight or sight leaf of a firearm.

Etymology

Compound of 照 (illuminate, shine) and 尺 (measure, rule), referring to a graduated sighting device. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.