センチ
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Base noun form for the metric unit 'centimeter'. Used as a counter for length measurements, often paired with numbers (e.g., 『10センチ』 juu senchi, '10 centimeters').
Theme
User and their colleague Miyuki are measuring a desk in the office to see if it fits in a new space.
センチ
センチ
centimeter
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Memory Hook
Imagine a centipede that's exactly one centimeter long — 'centi' sounds like 'centipede' and 'centimeter'! 'Centi' → センチ (senchi, 'centimeter').
Cultural Note
In Japan, metric units like centimeters are standard for measurements in daily life, such as clothing sizes, height, and small distances. You'll often hear 『センチ』 (senchi) used in contexts like 『身長は何センチですか？』 (shinchou wa nan senchi desu ka?, 'How tall are you in centimeters?').
Forms
Base: センチBase noun form for the metric unit 'centimeter'. Used as a counter for length measurements, often paired with numbers (e.g., 『10センチ』 juu senchi, '10 centimeters').