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[いっ()·すん()·ぼう()·()]
issunboushi
noun

English Meaning(s) for 一寸法師

noun
  1. dwarf; midget; elf; Tom Thumb; Jack Sprat
  2. Issun-bōshi (Japanese fairytale)

Definition and Synonyms for 一寸法師

Dwarf a person who is markedly small
Synonyms: ちび, ちんちくりん, 一寸法師, 小人, 朱儒, 矮人, 矮躯

Meanings for each kanji in 一寸法師

» one; one radical (no.1)
» measurement; foot/10
» method; law; rule; principle; model; system
» expert; teacher; master; model; exemplar; army (incl. counter); war

Categories 一寸法師 is a member of

Small Person a person of below average size
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