strickle; leveling rod for grain measures
A traditional rod used to sweep excess grain from the top of a masu (枡) or similar measuring container, ensuring a level measure. Primarily encountered in historical or cultural contexts.
In old rice shops, they used a strickle to accurately measure rice in a one-shō masu.
A strickle from the Edo period is on display at the museum.
Standard kanji spelling for this traditional measuring tool.
Alternate kanji form; less common and may be unfamiliar to modern readers.
Compound of 斗 (to, a traditional unit of volume) and 掻き (kaki, from 掻く 'to scrape'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word directly describes the tool's function.