Word details

隙間

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 隙間.

Dictionary

Entry

隙間すき間きま透き間NounFreq #2067
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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

crevice, fissure, discord, opportunity, leisure

13 strokesGrade 8

On

ゲキキャクケキ

Kun

すきす.くす.かすひま

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

transparent, permeate, filter, penetrate

9 strokesFrequency 1,035JLPT N1Grade 8

On

トウ

Kun

す.くす.かすす.けるとう.るとう.す

Nanori

とおる

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