Meaning of 寸鉄(すんてつ) in Japanese

寸鉄
Kana Reading
すんてつ
Romaji
suntetsu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    short blade; small weapon
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    epigram; pithy saying

Examples of 寸鉄, すんてつ in a sentence

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寸 JLPT 1

3 strokes

measurement, foot/10

On'Yomi: スン

Kun'Yomi:

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鉄 JLPT 2

13 strokes

iron

On'Yomi: テツ

Kun'Yomi: くろがね

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