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寸
寸 (readings: すん; Japanese kanji) means “sun (unit of length)”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 寸法 (dimensions).
What does 寸 mean?
| Kanji | 寸 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | sun (unit of length) |
| Readings | すん |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 寸
寸 is read すん depending on the word.
Example words with 寸
| Example | 寸法 (dimensions) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14