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ruler; measure
竹でできた物指を祖父から譲り受けた。
I inherited a ruler made of bamboo from my grandfather.
物指を当てて布を切る位置を決めた。
I placed a ruler against the fabric to decide where to cut.
金属製の物指は丈夫で長持ちする。
A metal ruler is sturdy and lasts a long time.