寸

quibbling; prevarication

Proverb

there isn't a moment to be wasted; every moment is precious; make hay while the sun shines

thumb-nail sketch

Computing

font size

Computing

assumed-size aggregate

Computing

dimensioning

Computing

adjustable-size aggregate

Idiomatic expression

to make a cutting remark; to kill someone with a short blade

incense variety used in kōdō (orig. from Sumatra)

Obsolete term

moment's leisure

Rare term

length; measure

Rare term

short length

Rare term

short letter; brief note

Humble; Rare term

(one's) letter

Rare term

too short

Rare term

to be short (e.g. of clothing); to be shorter than usual

Rare term

to shrink

Rare term

heart; soul

Proverb; Rare term

good things do not last long

three sun (ca. 9.1 cm)

something small, short or thin (roughly the size of three sun)

stall-keeper; huckster; hawker

Archaic

prostitute of the lowest rank

Imiki (fourth highest of the eight hereditary titles)

perfectly clear mirror