Japanese word

寸法

Pronunciation

Romajisunpō

Meaning

  • noundimension

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 寸法を測るsun pō o haka ru

    measure the dimensions

  • 寸法を確認するsun pō o kaku nin su ru

    check the dimensions

  • 寸法を指定するsun pō o shi tei su ru

    specify the dimensions

Similar words

大きさōkisa: The overall extent of an object, viewed as its degree of largeness or smallness.
サイズsaizu: The size of an object or item, often expressed in a standard or familiar range.

Definition in Japanese

物の長さや幅、高さなどを測って表した大きさ。mono no naga sa ya haba taka sa na do o haka tte arawa shi ta ō ki sa

Word origin

寸法 (sunpō) combines 寸 (sun, "a traditional length unit") with 法 (hō, "a method or standard"), linking physical measurement to the standard used to state it.

Usage tips

  • 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 meanings

  • sizenoun

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