noun

  1. measuring container, measure.
  2. box (seating at a theater, etc.).
  3. square on a grid, cell of a grid. Esp. マス.
  4. square bearing block (at the top of a pillar).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
ます
ます
ます
ます
 
 
マス

Contained Kanji Breakdown

measuring box, 1.8 liter
ます ショウ のぼる (9th, N1)
katakana no radical (no. 4)
ヘツ えい よう (Kentei 1)
twenty, twenty or letter H radical (no. 55)
キョウ ク にじゅう (Kentei 1)