Word details

間を置く

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 間を置く.

Dictionary

Entry

間を置くまをおくあいだをおくExpressionGodan verbFreq #10643
1

to pause; to have a short intermission

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

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

placement, put, set, deposit, leave behind, keep, employ, pawn

13 strokesFrequency 277JLPT N2Grade 4

On

Kun

お.く-お.き

Nanori

おきおけ

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