noun

  1. to, traditional unit of volume, approx. 18 liters.
  2. square bearing block (at the top of a pillar).
  3. Astronomy, etc. term.Chinese "Dipper" constellation (one of the 28 mansions).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common

Contained Kanji Breakdown

Big Dipper, ten sho (vol), sake dipper
ト ます トウ (8th, N1)
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)
mow, cut grass, subdue
ガイ ゲ おさ.める (Kentei 1)