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寸 kanji: meaning “measurement”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N13 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
measurement
On'yomi
スン
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 寸

A marked ruler taking a measurement.

Parts in this story:十

How to write 寸: stroke order

寸 is written with 3 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 寸

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Kanji that share parts with 寸.