間

Meaning

1. n
   space (between); gap; interval; distance; stretch
2. nadv
   period of time (during, while); duration; interval
3. n
   between (two parties or things)
4. n
   among (a group)
5. n
   relations (between); relationship
6. n
   midpoint; average; halfway; middle ground
7. conj archaic
   due to; because of
8. nsuf
   interval; period of time
9. nsufadv
   among; between; inter-
10. n
    good opportunity; chance
11. n
    estrangement; discord; alienation
12. n
    spy; secret agent
13. n
    time; pause
14. n
    space
15. n
    room
16. n
    ken (6 shaku, approx. 1.818 m)
17. ctr
    counter used to number the gaps between pillars

Example sentences

• 理論上、理論と実行の間には何の違いもないが、実際上違いはあるものだ。

  In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But, in practice, there is.

• まだ晴れている間に洗濯をしなければなりません。

  I have to do laundry while it's still sunny.

• 夏休みの間、私は夜中に夕食を食べていた。

  During summer breaks, I ate dinner at midnight.