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VocabJLPT N3

centimeter

NounPrefixな-Adjective

Definitions

1. centimeter
2. centimetre
3. centi-
4. sentimental

This katakana word is a loanword abbreviation for "centimeter," a unit of length in the metric system. It is used in everyday conversation and writing when measuring height, distance, or the size of objects.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why is it so short — it's only 10 centimeters!

Sentence 2

Wait, just cutting 3 centimeters off your hair really makes that much of a difference?

Sentence 3

Hmm, the desk height was about 70 centimeters, I think.

Sentence 4

We came all this way and it's still 1 centimeter short!

Sentence 5

It's amazing how just 1 centimeter can change the whole look!