Word details
間
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 間.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Common noun
space (between); gap; interval; distance; stretch
Examples
彼はメアリーとトムの間に座った。
He was sitting between Mary and Tom.
この列車は東京と大阪の間を走ります。
This train runs between Tokyo and Osaka.
2
Common noun; Adverb (fukushi)
period of time (during, while); duration; interval
Examples
彼は病気の間すごい勇気を示した。
He showed great courage during his illness.
あなたはどのくらいの間、神戸に住んでいますか。
How long have you lived in Kobe?
3
Common noun
between (two parties or things)
Examples
２人の指導者の間には激しい意見の衝突があった。
There was a violent clash of opinions between the two leaders.
彼は両当事者の間を調停した。
He mediated between the two parties.
4
Common noun
among (a group)
Examples
テニスは学生の間で大変人気がある。
Tennis is very popular among students.
5
Common noun
relations (between); relationship
Examples
二人の間がしっくり行かない。
They don't get along together.
6
Common noun
midpoint; average; halfway; middle ground
7
あいだ only; Archaic; Conjunction
due to; because of
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
間
interval, space
12 strokesFrequency 33JLPT N4Grade 2
On
カンケン
Kun
あいだまあい
Nanori
ちかははざはし
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