間

あいだ· also あわい、かん、ま、けん

space (between); gap; interval; distance

JLPT N4 Common word

Meanings

  1. Noun

    space (between); gap; interval; distance; stretch
  2. Noun, Adverb

    period of time (during, while); duration; interval
  3. Noun

    between (two parties or things)
  4. among (a group)
  5. relations (between); relationship
All 16 meanings
  1. midpoint; average; halfway; middle ground
  2. Noun, Suffix

    interval; period of time
  3. Noun, Suffix, Adverb

    among; between; inter-
  4. Noun

    good opportunity; chance
  5. estrangement; discord; alienation
  6. spy; secret agent
  7. time; pause
  8. space
  9. room
  10. ken (6 shaku, approx. 1.818 m)
  11. Counter

    counter used to number the gaps between pillars
Rare and archaic meanings (1)
  1. Conjunction

    due to; because ofArchaic

Example sentences

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