寸
すん
sun
JLPT N43 strokesKanjiLevel 11 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
寸 is the kanji for "Small". A common reading is すん (sun). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Small
Also : Measurement · A little
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Readings
onすん/ sun
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
3 strokes
Radicals
寸
Example Sentences
寸分の狂いもない計算だった。
すんぶんのくるいもないけいさんだった。
The calculation was accurate to the last detail.
寸暇を惜しんで勉強する。
すんかをおしんでべんきょうする。
I study diligently without wasting a moment.
Vocabulary using 寸
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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