Definition of 差し金 (さしがね)

がね

差し金

さしがね

sashigane

noun
1.
carpenter's square
2.
instigation, suggestion(only relevant for 差し金 and 差金 and 指金)
Other readings:
差金【さしがね】
指矩【さしがね】
指金【さしがね】
Related Kanji
distinction, difference, variation, discrepancy, margin, balance
gold
finger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess), measure (ruler)
ruler, carpenter's square