Word details

一寸

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 一寸.

Dictionary

Entry

一寸っすNoun
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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

one, one radical (no.1)

1 strokesFrequency 2JLPT N4Grade 1

On

イチイツ

Kun

ひと-ひと.つ

Nanori

かずいっいるかつかづてんはじめひとつまこと

measurement, tenth of a shaku, a little, small

3 strokesFrequency 1,669JLPT N1Grade 6

On

スン

Nanori

みき

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