Explore Masu through 8 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Masu in a sentence
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Masu meaning
A plant, Hedysarum alpinum, whose edible root is consumed by the Inuit of Alaska.
Using Masu
- The main meaning on this page is: A plant, Hedysarum alpinum, whose edible root is consumed by the Inuit of Alaska.
- In the example corpus, masu often appears in combinations such as: the masu, masu gida.
Context around Masu
- Average sentence length in these examples: 28.4 words
- Position in the sentence: 1 start, 5 middle, 2 end
- Sentence types: 8 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Masu
- In this selection, "masu" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 28.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, sai, gida and holds stand out and add context to how "masu" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and a masu a wooden and cup the masu gida boys. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "masu" sits close to words such as aargau, abacos and abboud, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with masu
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
The 31-year-old rejoined the Sai Masu Gida for a second stint last week. (15 words)
The Porcupines will host the ‘Masu Gida’ at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on August 25, 2019. (17 words)
Taste of Himalayas offers both, with specialties including Chicken Makhani, aka butter chicken; momo, which are Nepalese dumplings; and khasi ko masu, a Nepalese goat curry. (26 words)
Another form, でございます de gozaimasu, which is the more formal version of de arimasu, in the etymological sense a conjugation of でござる de gozaru and an honorific suffix -ます -masu, is also used in some situations and is very polite. (40 words)
Serving sake main Sake can be served in a wide variety of cups; here is a sakazuki (a flat, saucer-like cup), an ochoko (a small, cylindrical cup), and a masu (a wooden, box-like cup). (36 words)
In some Japanese restaurants, as a show of generosity, the server may put a glass inside the masu or put the masu on a saucer and pour until sake overflows and fills both containers. (34 words)
Example sentences (8)
In some Japanese restaurants, as a show of generosity, the server may put a glass inside the masu or put the masu on a saucer and pour until sake overflows and fills both containers.
The masu holds exactly 180 ml, so the sake is served by filling the masu to the brim; this is done for chilled or room temperature sake.
Taste of Himalayas offers both, with specialties including Chicken Makhani, aka butter chicken; momo, which are Nepalese dumplings; and khasi ko masu, a Nepalese goat curry.
The 31-year-old rejoined the Sai Masu Gida for a second stint last week.
Apart from their recent victory in the Aiteo Cup, the 'Masu gida' boys who stayed back in Kaduna to get ready for the Kotoko match have played a series of friendly matches.
The Porcupines will host the ‘Masu Gida’ at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on August 25, 2019.
Another form, でございます de gozaimasu, which is the more formal version of de arimasu, in the etymological sense a conjugation of でござる de gozaru and an honorific suffix -ます -masu, is also used in some situations and is very polite.
Serving sake main Sake can be served in a wide variety of cups; here is a sakazuki (a flat, saucer-like cup), an ochoko (a small, cylindrical cup), and a masu (a wooden, box-like cup).
Common combinations with masu
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: