隙間
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 隙間
1
gap; opening; aperture; crevice; crack; chink; space
Examples
歯が抜けて隙間が空いていた。
His teeth had gaps.
2
Dated term
spare moment; interval; break
3
Dated term
unguarded moment; carelessness; chink in one's armor; weak spot
Kanji in this Word
隙
13 strokes
Grade 8
Meanings
crevice
fissure
discord
opportunity
leisure
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲキ
キャク
ケキ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すき
す.く
す.かす
ひま
間
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
ま
あい
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ちか
は
はざ
はし
透
9 strokes
Frequency: 1035
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
transparent
permeate
filter
penetrate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
す.く
す.かす
す.ける
とう.る
とう.す
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
とおる
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