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Definition and meaning of 隙間 - すきま in Japanese

すきま隙間
sukima

N4

1.a small space or opening between objects.

Noun

ドアの隙間から光が差し込んできた。
Light streamed in through the crack in the door.
棚の隙間に小さなネコが隠れていた。
A small cat was hiding in the gap in the shelf.
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2.a short period of free time or break.

Noun

彼は忙しい一日の隙間に、本を読む時間を見つけた。
He found time to read a book in the spare moments of a busy day.
隙間ができたら、私たちは一緒に映画を見に行こう。
Let's go see a movie together when we have some free time.
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3.a vulnerable or weak spot in defense.

Noun

彼の隙間をついて攻撃した。
I attacked him by exploiting his vulnerability.
隙間があると情報が漏れる。
Information leaks when there is a gap.
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4.gap or space between objects.

Place

隙間には本を置くことができます。
You can place a book in the gap.
ドアの隙間から光が差し込む。
Light shines through the gap in the door.
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WORD OF THE DAY

はなび

花火

hanabi

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隙間 すきま

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