寸暇
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Meanings
1
moment's leisure; free minute
Refers to a very short period of free time, often used in expressions like 寸暇を惜しむ (to make the most of every spare moment).
He studied hard, making the most of every spare moment.
I take a walk whenever I have a free minute.
Usage patterns
- 寸暇もないto not have even a moment's free time
It was such a busy day that I didn't have a moment's free time.
- 寸暇を見つけて〈動詞〉to find a spare moment to do something
He finds spare moments here and there to read books.
- 寸暇を利用して〈動詞〉to make use of a spare moment to do something
I used a spare moment to check my email.