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寸
inch · measurement · short measure · dimension
N1On: すん
Memory Aid
The kanji 寸 depicts a hand (又) with a mark (一) indicating a small unit of measurement at the pulse point of the wrist, traditionally about an inch.
Imagine the top line (一) as a single, tiny mark on a measuring tape, held by a hand-like shape (又) below, emphasizing a 'small measure'.
Vocabulary
寸法すんぽうdimensions, measurement
一寸ちょっとa little, a bit
寸志すんしsmall gift, token of gratitude
寸断すんだんcutting into pieces, fragmentation
寸評すんぴょうbrief comment, short review
Example Sentences
この机の寸法はどのくらいですか。
What are the dimensions of this desk?
ちょっと待ってください。
Please wait a moment.
一寸の狂いもない。
There isn't even the slightest error.
彼は寸暇を惜しんで勉強した。
He studied, begrudging even a moment's leisure.