Hawaiian units of measurements

HONOLULU (KHON2) — In the ahupuaʻa of Waikele, which lies in the moku of ʻEwa here on Oʻahu, stands a cul-de-sac that brings our attention to measurements. We are speaking of Anakahi Pl. In Hawaiian, anakahi translates as “unit of measurement.”   Ana, meaning “to measure,” and kahi, meaning “to cut.” Here are some ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi translations to common measuring units used today. On a ruler, you […]