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Frequency rank: 293.
    numeric
  1. one-tenth; one percent (one-tenth of a wari); 3 mm (one-tenth of a sun); 2.4 mm (one-tenth of a mon, a traditional unit used to measure shoe sizes); 0.1 degree (one-tenth of a do, used to measure body temperature on any temperature scale)
    2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  2. one-quarter of a ryō (obsolete unit of currency)
  3. thickness
  4. advantageous circumstances
  5. one-tenth of a monme of silversee also
Forms
  • 【ぶ】Frequency rank: 293.
  • ぶFrequency rank: 4,543. – 4,546.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. one-tenth; one percent (one-tenth of a wari); 3 mm (one-tenth of a sun); 2.4 mm (one-tenth of a mon, a traditional unit used to measure shoe sizes); 0.1 degree (one-tenth of a do, used to measure body temperature on any temperature scale)
    2. This meaning refers to a fractional unit of measurement used in various contexts, often denoting one-tenth of a larger unit.
    One shaku is one-tenth.
    The thermometer measures with an accuracy of 0.1 degrees.
  2. one-quarter of a ryō (obsolete unit of currency)
    3. This usage pertains to an obsolete unit of currency, indicating a quarter portion of a ryō.
    He received a quarter ryō under the old system.
  3. thickness
    4. This meaning relates to the width or thickness of an object.
    The thickness of this book is two centimeters.
    The thickness of the board is one centimeter.
  4. advantageous circumstances
    5. This usage indicates conditions that are beneficial or favorable in a given context.
    He started the negotiation in advantageous circumstances.
    Since there is little competition, now is the time. It's advantageous.
  5. one-tenth of a monme of silver
    6. This meaning specifies a measurement of weight, specifically one-tenth of a monme, which is a traditional Japanese unit of mass, often used for precious metals.
    The silver weight is one-tenth of a monme.
    He has one-tenth of a monme of silver.
Generated collocations (experimental)
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