一(いっ)寸(すん)

Meanings

Meanings are shown in English (JMdict).

1. 1

   noun

   one sun (approx. 3 cm)

   See also: 寸(すん)

   一(いっ)寸(すん)は約(やく)三(さん)センチだ。

   • One sun is about three centimeters.

   Words:一(いっ)寸(すん)センチ

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2. 2

   nounadverb

   little bit (of time, distance, etc.)

   一(いっ)寸(すん)の虫(むし)にも五(ご)分(ぶ)の魂(たましい)。

   • The worm turns.
   • Even a worm will turn.

   Words:一(いっ)寸(すん)の虫(むし)にも五(ご)分(ぶ)魂(たましい)

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