English–Japanese

“dimension” in Japanese

Japanese

Also次元 (jigen)

Pronunciation

Romajisunpō

Example

この箱の寸法を測ります。ko no bako no sun pō o haka ri ma su

I will measure the dimensions of this box.

Illustration for 寸法 (dimension)

How to say “dimension” in Japanese

“Dimension” in Japanese is 寸法 (sunpō).

Treats an object's size as a set of stated measurements rather than as a general impression of largeness or smallness.

Full entry for 寸法: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 寸法

注文する前に、窓の寸法を確認します。chū mon su ru mae ni mado no sun pō o kaku nin shi ma su

I check the window's dimensions before placing the order.

Tips for using 寸法

  • In Japanese craft and repair settings, 寸法 (sunpō) usually refers to the exact measurements needed for a proper fit, making it more specification-focused than the broad English word "size".

Other Japanese words for “dimension”

これは別の次元です。ko re wa betsu no ji gen de su

This is another dimension.

“dimension” in other languages