センチ

Frequency rank: 4,037.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

centimeter; centimetreabbreviationsee also センチメートル

This meaning refers to a unit of measurement equal to one hundredth of a meter. It is commonly used in various contexts, especially in science and everyday situations when measuring length or height.

The height of this table is seventy centimeters.

prefix

centi-; 10^-2

This meaning refers to a prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of one hundredth. It is used in various scientific and technical contexts to indicate a division of measurements.

One centiliter is one hundredth of a liter.

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

sentimentalabbreviationsee also センチメンタル

This meaning describes something that is overly emotional or nostalgic, often relating to feelings of tenderness or affection. It can be used to describe a person's feelings or behavior, as well as art, music, or literature that evokes such emotions.

The movie was very sentimental and brought me to tears.

Example sentences18 results

You get drunk on just one centimeter? And Kensuke was such a heavy drinker.

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Oceans are expected to rise by 50 centimeters by the end of the next century.

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