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すん
1
short blade; small weapon
Examples
寸鉄人を殺す。
The tongue stings.
2
epigram; pithy saying
1
small present; small token of appreciation; with compliments (e.g. written on small gift)
1
concubine of an emperor; female court attendant who serves in the emperor's bedchamber
1
one sun (approx. 3 cm)
2
Adverb (fukushi)
little bit (of time, distance, etc.)
Examples
一寸の虫にも五分の魂。
The worm turns.
1
voluntarily; willingly; of one's own free will
Examples
進んで学ぼうとする気の無い者には教える甲斐がない。
One who is not willing to learn is not worth teaching.
1
by choice; of one's own free will; on one's own initiative; off one's own bat
Examples
みつなは綺麗好きだから、よく自ら進んで掃除をしています。
Mitsuna is very tidy so she often cleans up without being asked.
