田舎

noun

  1. standard measurement for the distance between pillars in eastern Japan (approx. 182 cm).
  2. Kanto-size tatami mat (approx. 176 cm by 88 cm).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
田舎
田舎間 いなかま

Contained Kanji Breakdown

rice field, rice paddy
た デン たん (1st, N4)
cottage, inn, hut
シャ セキ やど.る (5th, N1)
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)
good luck(吉) variant
soil, earth, ground
ド つち は (1st, N5)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
interval, space
ま カン ケン (2nd, N5)
gate, counter for cannons
モン かど と (2nd, N2)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)