定規 (じょうぎ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraThis ruler can measure up to 30 centimeters.
Usage patterns
定規で線を引くto draw a line with a ruler
Draw a line with a ruler before you cut it.
定規を当てるto place a ruler against something (to measure or align)
I placed a ruler against the edge of the paper to measure its length.
定規を使うto use a ruler
It's neater to use a ruler when drawing diagrams.
手前定規
self-serving logic; convenient reasoning
French curve; irregular curve ruler
