1.
actual size; real dimensions; true measurements
The real, measured dimensions of an object as opposed to scaled or approximate sizes. Commonly used in shopping, manufacturing, and design contexts.
実寸を測ってください。
Please measure the actual size.
オンラインで靴を買うときは実寸を確認した方がいい。
When buying shoes online, you should check the actual measurements.
この図面は実寸の半分のサイズで描かれている。
This drawing is depicted at half the actual size.
A compound of 実 (actual, real) and 寸 (measurement, dimension — from the traditional unit of length). Despite the origin of 寸, the word refers to actual measurements in any unit, not just the traditional Japanese inch.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 実寸サイズ: actual size
- 実寸を測る: to measure the actual size
- 実寸大: full-scale, life-size
USAGE:
Very common in online shopping contexts, especially for clothing and shoes, where knowing the exact measurements is important. Also used in architecture, engineering, and design to distinguish actual dimensions from scaled representations.