koku

noun

ko·​ku

ˈkō(ˌ)kü

plural 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

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