寸
寸

measurement, tenth of a shaku, a little, small

3 strokesFrequency 1,669JLPT N1Grade 6

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スン

Nanori

すみき

Memory

Memory Mnemonics

Keywords

measurementglue

Constituents

丶drop
?ten with a hook

Mnemonic Stories

Glue two sticks together at a 90 degree angle to create a device to perform measurement.

Dictionary

Common Words

ちょっとちょとチョットちょいとチョッと一寸《鳥渡》Usually kanaFreq #92
1

Adverb (fukushi)

a little; a bit; slightly

Examples
この机は私にはちょっと低い。
This desk is a little low for me.
2

Adverb (fukushi)

just a minute; for a moment; briefly

Examples
ネクタイを締める間、ちょっとじっとしてね。
Hold still a moment while I fix your tie.
3

Adverb (fukushi)

somewhat; rather; fairly; pretty; quite

4

Adverb (fukushi); Before a verb in negative form

(not) easily; (not) readily

Examples
それ以上の仕事はちょっと見つからないだろう。
You won't find a better job in a hurry.
5

Interjection

hey!; come on; excuse me

Examples
ちょっと、そこのきみ！
Hey, you there!
6

Expressions

thanks, but no; not feasible; not possible

もうちょっとExpressionUsually kanaFreq #2009
1

a bit more; a bit longer

Examples
もうちょっと暖かかったら、庭でお茶を飲むことができるのだが。
We could have our tea in the garden, were it a little warmer.
寸前すんぜんNounNoun suffixFreq #3506
1

just before; on the verge of; on the brink of

Examples
彼の古い車はポンコツ寸前。
His old car is on its last legs.
2

just in front of; just ahead of

寸法すんぽうNounFreq #14837
1

measurement; size; extent; dimension

Examples
あなたの寸法を計るのを許して下さい。
Please allow me to measure you.
2

plan; intention; arrangement; schedule

マッチ《燐寸》NounUsually kanaFreq #15492
1

match (for lighting a fire)

Examples
硫黄はマッチを作るのに使われる。
Sulfur is used to make matches.
寸すんNounFreq #19938
1

sun (approx. 3 cm)

Examples
寸を与えれば尺を望む。
Give him an inch and he will take a yard.
2

length; measurement

3

shortness; tininess

すんでのところですんでの所で寸でのところで既の所でExpressionUsually kanaFreq #20686
1

almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time

Examples
すんでのところで車にはねられるところだった。
I was nearly hit by a car.
ズタズタずたずた寸々～な Adj.AdverbUsually kanaFreq #24294
1

to pieces; into shreds

Examples
切れはずたずたに切り裂かれた。
The cloth was torn to shreds.
寸分すんぶんすんぷんNounAdverbFreq #25721
1

tiny bit

Examples
彼女はあらゆるもののあるべき場所を寸分違わず知っていた。
She knew to an inch where everything should be.
採寸さいすんNounIntransitiveTransitive～する VerbFreq #27042
1

taking measurements

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