bu.
a unit of length equal to 1.818 metres (歩)
Meaning & usage
a unit of length equal to 1.818 metres (歩)
a unit or area equal to 3.306 metres² (歩)
Where this word comes from
From Japanese 歩 (bu).
a tenth (decimal) (分)
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.