寸
measurement · tenth of a shaku · a little · small
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of finger width. Unit of length.
Symbolism
Dimension, just before, slight. Represents short length.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Small joy
Words & Expressions
Words written with 寸
Four-Character Compounds
九寸五分
くすんごぶ
dagger
舌先三寸
したさきさんずん
eloquence or flattery designed to deceive
寸進尺退
すんしんしゃくたい
one step forward, many steps backward; little to gain and much to lose
寸善尺魔
すんぜんしゃくま
in evil, there is odds; there is more evil than good in this world; one good thing tends to cause many bad things to happen
Anime & Manga
渡くんの××が崩壊寸前
Watari-kun's ****** Is about to Collapse
A well-known work with 寸 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 寸 mean in Japanese?
寸 means measurement, tenth of a shaku, a little, small.
How do you read 寸?
On'yomi: スン (SUN).
How many strokes does 寸 have?
寸 has 3 strokes. Its radical is 寸 (inch).
Is 寸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
寸 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means measurement, tenth of a shaku, a little, small. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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