Word details

間合い

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 間合い.

Dictionary

Entry

間合い間合あいNounFreq #8396
1

pause; interval

Examples
音楽でも演説でも、間合いはすばらしい効果をあげるものとしてしばしば利用される。
In music or speaking, a pause is frequently used for dramatic effect.
2

distance; range; reach

3

suitable time; appropriate opportunity

4

distance between opponents (kendo)

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

fit, suit, join, 0.1

6 strokesFrequency 41JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ゴウガッカッ

Kun

あ.う-あ.うあ.いあい--あ.い-あいあ.わすあ.わせる-あ.わせる

Nanori

あうあんこうごおわい

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