寸すんすんFreq.FrequencyTop 2,000じ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1nounsun (approx. 3 cm)Traditional Japanese unit of length, about 3.03 cm. Still used in some contexts like carpentry, sewing, and idiomatic expressions.この板いたの厚あつさは一いっ寸すんです。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThis board is one sun thick.2nounlength; measurementRefers to length or measurement in a general sense, often used in set phrases or when talking about dimensions.寸すん法ぽうを測はかってください。Break this sentence down in the analyzerPlease measure the dimensions.3nounshortness; tininessUsed 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)あと一いっ寸すんのところで電でん車しゃに乗のり遅おくれた。Break this sentence down in the analyzerI missed the train by a hair's breadth.See all 55 example sentences ›Usage patterns〈数すう〉寸すんmeasured in units of sun (a traditional unit of length)この板いたは三さん寸ずんの厚あつさがある。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThis board is three sun thick.寸すんが足たりないto be a little too short (in length)ズボンの丈たけは寸すんが足たりない。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe trousers are a bit too short in the leg.Expressions寸すん善ぜん尺しゃく魔まevil outweighs good; one good thing brings many bad things寸すんが詰つまるbe short; be shorter than usual · shrink寸すん分ぶん違たがわずexactly; perfectly; without the slightest difference寸すん分ぶん違たがわぬexactly the same; identical; perfect美び味みも喉のど三さん寸すんgood things do not last long一いっ寸すんの光こう陰いん軽かろんずべからずevery moment is precious; make hay while the sun shines
