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寸すん

す
ん
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Meanings

1

noun

sun (approx. 3 cm)

Traditional Japanese unit of length, about 3.03 cm. Still used in some contexts like carpentry, sewing, and idiomatic expressions.

2

noun

length; measurement

Refers to length or measurement in a general sense, often used in set phrases or when talking about dimensions.

3

noun

shortness; tininess

Used figuratively to indicate a very small amount or shortness, often in negative expressions like 寸が足りない (to be a little short).

See also: 寸が足りない (すんがたりない)

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