寸法|すんぽうsunpou[0]heiban (flat)

JLPT N2approx.Common
Definitions
  1. nounmeasurement; size; extent; dimension
    あなたの寸法すんぽうを計はかるのを許ゆるして下ください。↗
    Please allow me to measure you.
  2. nounplan; intention; arrangement; schedule
Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym大きさおおきさNeutralThe most widely used word for size. 「寸法」 focuses on precisely measured length, width and height.
  • SynonymディメンションNeutralA loanword meaning dimension: length, width, height, or an abstract aspect. 「寸法」 is the everyday word for size and also covers plans and arrangements.
  • Related計測した大きさNeutralA descriptive expression for a size as measured, not a single set word. Note that 「寸法」 itself can also refer to plans or arrangements.

Use 「寸法」 for measured dimensions such as length, width and height, as in 「寸法を測る」; for size in general say 「大きさ」. The loanword 「ディメンション」 means dimension. 「寸法」 can also mean a plan or arrangement.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese definitions
  1. 長ながさ。程度ていど。尺度しゃくど。
  2. 標準ひょうじゅん。基準きじゅん。
  3. 計画けいかく。予想よそう。手順てじゅん。
  4. 具合ぐあい。有り様ありさま。
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