寸
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 寸
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
Kanji in this Word
寸
3 strokes
Frequency: 1669
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
measurement
tenth of a shaku
a little
small
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
スン
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
す
みき
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