間
あいだ
space (between); gap; interval; distance
JLPT N4 Common word
Meanings
Noun
space (between); gap; interval; distance; stretchNoun, Adverb
period of time (during, while); duration; intervalNoun
between (two parties or things)- among (a group)
- relations (between); relationship
All 16 meanings
- midpoint; average; halfway; middle ground
Noun, Suffix
interval; period of timeNoun, Suffix, Adverb
among; between; inter-Noun
good opportunity; chance- estrangement; discord; alienation
- spy; secret agent
- time; pause
- space
- room
- ken (6 shaku, approx. 1.818 m)
Counter
counter used to number the gaps between pillars
Rare and archaic meanings (1)
Conjunction
due to; because ofArchaic
Example sentences
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The electricity failed during the storm.
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When the cat is away, the mice will play.
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It hasn't rained for two months.
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It rained during the night.
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The cat hid among the branches.
More examples (10)
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The moon came out from behind the clouds.
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Shoes are stiff when they are new.
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There was a momentary pause.
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There is no connection between them.
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I see a house among the trees.
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There is a village between the river and the hill.
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I sat among them.
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She took a job in a store for the summer.
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A fire broke out during the night.
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While there is life, there is hope.