Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

koku

noun
ko·ku | \ˈkō(ˌ)kü\
plural koku

Definition of koku 

: any of three Japanese units of capacity:

a : a unit for dry measure equal to 5.12 bushels

b : a unit for liquid measure equal to 47.65 gallons

c : a unit for vessels equal to 10 cubic feet

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

History and Etymology for koku

Japanese

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about koku

Dictionary Entries near koku

kok-saghyz

Koksoak

koktaite

koku

kokum butter

Kol

kola

Statistics for koku

Look-up Popularity

Comments on koku

What made you want to look up koku? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Show Comments  Hide Comments 

WORD OF THE DAY

linchpin

one that holds something together

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

Words from Greek and Roman Mythology Quiz

  • the-triumph-of-venus-by-alessandro-magnasco
  • Boreal comes from the name of the ancient Greek god of which wind?
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ
SCRABBLE® Sprint

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games