Word details
寸
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 寸.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
寸
measurement, tenth of a shaku, a little, small
3 strokesFrequency 1,669JLPT N1Grade 6
On
スン
Nanori
すみき
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