銖

Meaning

1. n
   shu; unit of weight, 1/24th of a ryō
2. n
   shu; Edo-period unit of currency, 1/16th of a ryō

Example sentences

• 満面朱をそそいで怒った。

  He went red in the face with rage.

• 朱に交われば赤くなる。

  He who touches pitch shall be defiled therewith.