Dictionary
English - Japanese
Inch
ɪn(t)ʃ
Very common
~ 2100
~ 2100
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
インチ (inchi), 少し (sukoshi)
Inch meanings in Japanese
インチ (inchi)
Example:
The table is 60 inches long.
テーブルの長さは60インチです。
The screen size is 32 inches.
画面のサイズは32インチです。
Usage: formalContext: Used in measurements, particularly in contexts like furniture, screens, and distances.
Note: インチ is the standard translation for the unit of measure 'inch'. It is commonly used in Japan when discussing sizes of electronic devices or furniture.
少し (sukoshi)
Example:
He moved the chair an inch closer.
彼は椅子を少し近づけました。
The plan is inching forward.
計画は少しずつ進んでいます。
Usage: informalContext: Used metaphorically to describe small increments or gradual progress.
Note: In this context, 'inch' is used to express small movements or changes. It indicates a slow progression.
Inch's synonyms
centimeter
A centimeter is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Example: The bookshelf is 120 centimeters wide.
Note: Centimeter is a metric unit, whereas inch is an imperial unit of length.
foot
A foot is a unit of length equal to 12 inches.
Example: The table is 3 feet long.
Note: Foot is a larger unit of length compared to an inch.
millimeter
A millimeter is a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter.
Example: The thickness of the paper is 0.5 millimeters.
Note: Millimeter is a smaller unit of length compared to an inch.
Inch expressions, common phrases
By inches
To make gradual progress or gain ground slowly.
Example: She was gaining on the leader by inches as they approached the finish line.
Note: The phrase emphasizes slow progress rather than the literal measurement of an inch.
Give an inch and take a mile
To say that if you give someone a small concession or allowance, they will want more.
Example: I told him he could borrow my car for a day, and now he wants it for a week! Give him an inch, and he'll take a mile.
Note: The phrase uses 'inch' to represent a small amount, contrasting it with 'mile' to emphasize excessive taking.
Inch by inch
Slowly and steadily, making progress or moving forward step by step.
Example: With determination and perseverance, he climbed the steep hill inch by inch.
Note: The phrase highlights a deliberate and careful approach to progress, akin to measuring inch by inch.
Within an inch of
Extremely close to something, almost at the point of happening.
Example: The car narrowly missed the tree and was within an inch of crashing into it.
Note: The phrase conveys a sense of proximity or nearness, emphasizing a critical point rather than a literal measurement of an inch.
An inch of one's life
Intensely or desperately holding on to survive or avoid harm.
Example: He held on to the cliff's edge for dear life, fearing that he would slip and fall an inch of his life.
Note: The phrase uses 'inch' to signify a small but crucial distance, emphasizing the stakes involved in the situation.
Inch everyday (slang) expressions
Inchworm
Refers to someone who moves very slowly or cautiously, similar to the way an inchworm moves.
Example: He's so slow, he moves like an inchworm.
Note: Inchworm is a metaphorical term comparing the slowness of a person's movements to the physical movement of an inchworm, emphasizing slowness or caution.
Inch along
To move very slowly or incrementally.
Example: The traffic was so heavy that we could only inch along the highway.
Note: The term 'inch along' emphasizes the slow and tedious progress, akin to moving in small increments or fractions of an inch at a time.
Inch closer
To get progressively closer to a goal or endpoint, usually slowly or steadily.
Example: The deadline is inching closer, and we still have a lot of work to do.
Note: This term emphasizes the gradual approaching of a specific point, highlighting the steady progression towards an objective or deadline.
Inch up
To increase slowly or gradually.
Example: The temperature is inching up, so it might be a hot day.
Note: Unlike 'inchworm' which refers to slowness, 'inch up' specifically denotes a slow increase in something, such as temperature, prices, or levels.
Inch ahead
To make slow progress or move forward gradually.
Example: We need to inch ahead in the project to meet the deadline.
Note: Similar to 'inch closer', 'inch ahead' focuses on making slow progress or advancements in a particular situation, often underscoring the need for steady movement towards a goal.
Inch perfect
Precisely accurate or positioned exactly as intended.
Example: Her shot was inch perfect, landing exactly where she intended.
Note: The term 'inch perfect' emphasizes precision and accuracy in a specific context, often indicating that something is exactly correct or positioned flawlessly.
Inch - Examples
The screen size is 15 inches.
He measured the board and it was 20 inches long.
The recipe calls for one inch of ginger.
Inch grammar
Inch - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: inch
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): inches
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): inch
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): inched
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): inching
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): inches
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): inch
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): inch
Syllables, Separation and Stress
inch Contains 1 syllables: inch
Phonetic transcription: ˈinch
inch , ˈinch (The red syllable is stressed)
Inch - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
inch: ~ 2100 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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