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Meaning of 寸(すん) in Japanese

寸
Kana Reading
すん
Romaji
sun
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    sun (approx. 3.03 cm)
    Example sentence
    寸を与えれば尺を望む。 Give him an inch and he will take a yard.

Examples of 寸, すん in a sentence

  • 寸を与えれば尺を望む。

    Give him an inch and he will take a yard.

Kanji in this word

寸 JLPT 1

3 strokes

measurement, foot/10

On'Yomi: スン

Kun'Yomi:

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