Definition of (ます)

ます

ます

masu

noun
1.
measuring container, measure
2.
box (seating at a theatre, etc.)
3.
square on a grid, cell of a grid(esp. マス)
4.
square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)(only relevant for 斗)
Other readings:
【ます】
【ます】
【ます】
マス
Related Kanji
measuring box, 1.8 liter
measuring box, (kokuji)
measuring box, (kokuji)
Big Dipper, ten sho (vol), sake dipper, dots and cross radical (no. 68)
Example sentences(showing 2 results)

The black and white squares on a checker board are arranged alternately

Hide not your light under a bushel