Compare: 一寸 vs 一寸

一寸いっすん

one sun (approx. 3 cm)

一寸ちょっと

a little; a bit; slightly

いっすん一寸

N3Noun

one sun (approx. 3 cm)

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一寸(いっすん)の虫にも五分(ごぶ)の魂(たましい)。

The worm turns.

ちょっと一寸

N4CommonAdverb

a little; a bit; slightly

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ちょっと、そこのきみ！

Hey, you there!

ちょっと顔を貸してくれませんか。

Can I have a few words with you?