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寸秒 (すんびょう, sunbyou) Japanese meaning: a moment | Kotomora じ 字
Kanji 寸 measurement, tenth of a shaku, a little Related words 一いっ 瞬しゅん Common word for 'a moment' or 'an instant', used in everyday conversation. 寸秒 is a rare literary synonym.
瞬しゅん 間かん Standard noun for 'moment' or 'instant'. 寸秒 is far less common and carries a classical, measured nuance.
Etymology Compound of 寸 (すん, a traditional unit of length about 3.03 cm, often used metaphorically for a very small amount) and 秒 (びょう, second). The combination suggests an extremely brief interval, but the exact historical derivation is uncertain.
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