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[すん()]
sun
noun

English Meaning(s) for 寸

noun
  1. sun (approx. 3.03 cm)
  2. length; measurement
  3. shortness; tininess

Definition and Synonyms for 寸

Spot a small piece or quantity of something
Synonyms: しみ, しみ, しむ, かけら, しみる, ひとひら, 一毫, 一片, 些少, 分厘, , 小片, 少々

Meanings for each kanji in 寸

» measurement; foot/10

Categories 寸 is a member of

Small Indefinite Amount an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
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Sample Sentences for 寸

What does destroying evidence get you? The usual thing would be to contact the police, wouldn't it?
Don't worry about it!
"Aw, come on, son!" the farmer insisted.
Don’t you dare mock me.
Give him an inch and he will take a yard.

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