寸

寸 — measurement, tenth of a shaku, a little

Learn the correct stroke order for 寸 (measurement), a 3-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 63 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 3

On'yomi (音読み)スンsun

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes3

Radical寸

Frequency#1669

Meaningsmeasurement, tenth of a shaku, a little, small

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

寸暇すんかmoment's leisure; free minutenoun

寸前すんぜんjust before; on the verge of; on the brink ofnoun

寸断すんだんcutting to pieces; tearing to piecesnoun

寸法すんぽうmeasurement; size; extentnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 寸 (measurement) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 3 strokes with radical 寸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 寸 is #1669, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

寸暇すんか — moment's leisure; free minute

寸前すんぜん — just before; on the verge of; on the brink of

寸断すんだん — cutting to pieces; tearing to pieces

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 寸 have?

The kanji 寸 (measurement) has 3 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 寸?

寸 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 寸 mean?

寸 means: measurement, tenth of a shaku, a little, small. On'yomi readings: スン.

What JLPT level is 寸?

寸 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.