寸
Kanji · N1
寸 / measurement
Kanji for measurement, tenth of a shaku, or a little.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | スン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
寸 carries the meaning measurement, tenth of a shaku, or a little.
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Common compounds with 寸
寸前すんぜんjust before / on the verge of / on the brink of
寸すんsun
寸暇すんかmoment's leisure / free minute
寸法すんぽうmeasurement / size / extent
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