Word Meaning 一寸
一寸 is read as いっすん (issun) and means little bit (of time, distance, etc.).
Meaning
English
- little bit (of time, distance, etc.)
- one sun (approx. 3.03 cm)
Reading
Kana
いっすん
Romaji
issun
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6一寸の虫にも五分の魂。
いっすんのむしにもごぶのたましい。
Even a small insect has its pride.
一寸先は闇だ。
いっすんさきはやみだ。
The future is unpredictable.
一寸先は闇。
Who can read the future?
一寸の虫にも五分の魂。
The worm turns.
彼あんなに元気だったのに。突然亡くなるなんて。一寸先は闇だね。
He was so healthy up to the minute of his sudden death. You really never know what might happen next.
所謂頭のいい人は、云わば脚の早い旅人のようなものである。人より先きに人の未だ行かない処へ行き着くことも出来る代りに、途中の道傍或は一寸した脇道にある肝心なものを見落す恐れがある。
A person with a sharp mind is like a nimble wanderer who can outpace others and reach places uncharted by the masses, yet they might overlook precious treasures along the way or at crossroads.
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