Meaning of 一寸 in Japanese
Definition of 一寸
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(n) one sun (approx. 3.03 cm)
ネクタイを締める間、ちょっとじっとしてね。
Hold still a moment while I fix your tie. -
a little bit (of time, distance, etc.)
この机は私にはちょっと低い。
This desk is a little low for me.
Words related to 一寸
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(n) an inch ahead; the immediate future
霧がとても濃かったので、一寸先も見えなかった。
The mist was so dense that I could not see even an inch ahead.
- (n) quibbling; prevarication
- (n) dwarf; midget; elf; Tom Thumb; Jack Sprat
- Issun-boshi (Japanese fairytale)
- (exp) No one knows what the future holds; The future is a closed book
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(adj-pn) trifling; petty
トムはちょっとした音楽家だ。
Tom is something of a musician. - quite a bit; somewhat; quite
- (exp) There isn't a moment to be wasted; Every moment is precious; make hay while the sun shines
- (n) (followed by a word in negative form) (not) merely; (not) simply
- (int) (can you) spare a little time (to speak)?; (do you) have a moment (to speak)?
- (exp) Tread on a worm and it will turn
- (adv) not at all (neg. verb)
