寸
measurement · tenth of a shaku · a little · small
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of finger width. Unit of length.
Symbolism
Dimension, just before, slight. Represents short length.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Small joy
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
九寸五分
くすんごぶ
dagger; dagger
舌先三寸
したさきさんずん
eloquence or flattery designed to deceive; eloquence or flattery designed to deceive
寸進尺退
すんしんしゃくたい
one step forward, many steps backward; little to gain and much to lose; one step forward, many steps backward
寸善尺魔
すんぜんしゃくま
in evil, there is odds; there is more evil than good in this world; one good thing tends to cause many bad things to happen; in evil, there is odds
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 寸 mean in Japanese?
寸 means measurement, tenth of a shaku, a little, small.
How do you read 寸?
On'yomi: スン (SUN).
How many strokes does 寸 have?
寸 has 3 strokes. Its radical is 寸 (inch).
Is 寸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 寸 (measurement, tenth of a shaku, a little, small) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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