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[すん(寸)]
sun
noun

English Meaning(s) for 寸

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

Don't worry about it!
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Don't act like you know everything.
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What happened to this place?! It's completely dead!
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Give him an inch and he will take a yard.
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What does destroying evidence get you? The usual thing would be to contact the police, wouldn't it?
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