Meaning of 寸 in Japanese
Definition of 寸
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(n) sun (approx. 3.03 cm)
寸を与えれば尺を望む。
Give him an inch and he will take a yard.
Words related to 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.
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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)
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(n) heart; mind; feelings
私の昇進は彼の胸三寸である。
My promotion hangs on his decision.
- (n) dagger
- (n) actual size; full size
- (n) long nail; spike
