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寸
“sun (unit of length)” in Japanese is 寸, read sun (すん). It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 寸法 (dimensions).
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寸法を測る。
すんぽうをはかる。I measure the dimensions.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 寸 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | sun (unit of length) |
| Readings | すん |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 寸法 (dimensions) |
How to read 寸
寸 is read sun (すん) depending on the word.
Words with 寸
- 寸法
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Updated: 2026-08-28