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centimeter
A unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
センチ is a common abbreviation of センチメートル (centimeter).
Etymology
From English "centimeter." Written as cm in abbreviation.
Common patterns
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Usage
In Japanese, height is typically given in centimeters rather than feet/inches: 百七十センチ (170 cm). For precision, センチメートル may be used in formal or technical contexts.
Related Words
Related:
メートル (meter)
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ミリ (millimeter)
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キロ (kilo)
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センチメートル (centimeter)