Word details

谷間

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 谷間.

Dictionary

Entry

谷間谷あいにま (谷間)にあいNounFreq #10174
1

valley; ravine; gorge; chasm

Examples
あの人たちの小屋は谷間にある。
Their hut is situated in the valley.
2

たにま only

cleavage (of breasts)

Examples
優美子には谷間を強調するブラジャーがある。
Yumiko has a push-up bra.
3

たにま only

part or place that has been left behind; blind spot; bottom (of society); (economic) trough; gap (in activity, one's work, etc.); lull; opening

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

valley

7 strokesFrequency 508JLPT N2Grade 2

On

コク

Kun

たにきわ.まる

Nanori

がいがえがやたりたん

interval, space

12 strokesFrequency 33JLPT N4Grade 2

On

カンケン

Kun

あいだあい

Nanori

ちかはざはし

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