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VocabJLPT N1

inch

Noun

Definitions

1. inch
2. Inch

A unit of length borrowed from English, equal to 2.54 centimeters. It is commonly used in Japan when referring to screen sizes for televisions, monitors, and smartphones.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

How about we start by switching the monitor to 24 inches?

Sentence 2

Ugh, I mixed up inches and millimeters again! This is the worst!

Sentence 3

The reporter's notes read "the sign is 48 inches."

Sentence 4

Due to budget constraints, we'll be passing on the 55-inch option.

Sentence 5

What size tires are those? They look so cool!