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谷間

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

谷あい
にま (谷間)
にあい
Noun
Freq #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

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 508
JLPT N2
Grade 2

Meanings

valley

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たに
きわ.まる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
がい
がえ
がや
たり
たん
12 strokes
Frequency: 33
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

interval
space

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
ケン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あいだ
あい
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ちか
はざ
はし
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