Shirabe
五 寸 釘
English jmdict
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) long nail;spike
Other forms 五寸くぎ 【ごすんくぎ】

寸すん

Noun
English jmdict
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) sun (approx. 3 cm)
寸を与えれば尺を望む。
Give him an inch and he will take a yard.
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) length;measurement
3
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) shortness;tininess
See also: 寸が足りない (すんがたりない)