隙

Meaning

1. n
   gap; opening; room; space
2. n
   break; interval; spare moment; spare time
3. n
   unguarded moment; carelessness; weak spot; chink in one's armor; flaw; fault
4. n
   chance; opportunity
5. n
   gap; opening; space
6. n
   opportunity (to take advantage of); chance
7. n
   discord; disagreement
8. n
   gap; opening; space

Example sentences

• 目の前で繰り広げられるやり取りは、俺が入り込む隙なんて一ミリもない。

  The exchange unfolding in front of my eyes had not a single millimetre of a gap in which for me to slip.

• 犯人とその仲間は目を離した隙に逃げ出した。

  The criminal and his companions ran away while we weren't looking.

• トムが少し席を離れた隙に、メアリーは彼の教科書に落書きをした。

  In the short time Tom was away from his desk, Mary scribbled something in his textbook.