定規(じょうぎ)

じょうぎ
noun
ruler, straightedge
tool
1. ruler, straightedge
A flat instrument with straight edges used for measuring length or drawing straight lines.
定規(じょうぎ)で線(せん)を引(ひ)く。
To draw a line with a ruler.
この定規(じょうぎ)は30センチまで測(はか)れる。
This ruler can measure up to 30 centimeters.
三角(さんかく)定規(じょうぎ)を使(つか)って角度(かくど)を描(か)いた。
I drew an angle using a triangular ruler.
三角定規 = set square, triangular ruler

定規(じょうぎ) refers to a ruler used for measuring or drawing straight lines. The term emphasizes the straightness and precision of the tool.

Types of rulers

Related words

Related Words

Synonym: 物差(ものさ)し (ruler (alt. term))
Related: メジャー (tape measure)
Related: 作図(さくず) (drawing a figure)
Compare: 計量器(けいりょうき) (measuring instrument, gauge, meter, scale)
general
Added 2026.1.14 7:31 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02
04000/04280_jougi