間
aida
Common
N4
noun
Translations
1.
interval
2.
space
3.
between
Notes
The word '間' can refer to both physical space and time intervals. It is commonly used in various contexts to denote something that exists between two points, whether they are physical locations or periods of time.
Examples
二つのビルの間に公園があります。
Futatsu no biru no aida ni kōen ga arimasu.
There is a park between the two buildings.
休みの間に宿題を終わらせました。
Yasumi no aida ni shukudai o owarasemashita.
I finished my homework during the break.
彼は会議の間ずっと黙っていました。
Kare wa kaigi no aida zutto damatte imashita.
He remained silent throughout the meeting.