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bu.

a unit of length equal to 1.818 metres (歩)

2 characters1 syllables approx.Italiano language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbu/
  1. a unit of length equal to 1.818 metres (歩)

    invariable · masculine
  2. a unit or area equal to 3.306 metres² (歩)

    invariable · masculine
Where this word comes from

From Japanese 歩 (bu).

noun/ˈbu/
  1. a tenth (decimal) (分)

    invariable · masculine
Where this word comes from

From Japanese 分 (bu).

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.