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Illustration of 隙間

隙間すきま

すきま sukima Play N2 Noun

物と物の間にできた、細長い空きやすき間。 crevice; crack; gap; opening

Example 1

歯が抜けて隙間が空いていた。

His teeth had gaps.

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Example 2

雨あめが屋根やねの隙間すきまからぽたぽた落おちていた。

The rain was dripping through a leak in the roof.

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Kanji breakdown

間

N5

interval; space

On reading
カン、ケン
Kun reading
あいだ、ま、あい
Radical
門

隙

N2

crevice; fissure; discord; opportunity; leisure

On reading
ゲキ、キャク、ケキ
Kun reading
すき、す.く、す.かす、ひま
Radical
阜
Illustration of 中間
N2

ちゅうかん

middle; midway; interim

Illustration of 夜間
N2

やかん

at night; nighttime

Illustration of 客間
N2

きゃくま

parlor; guest room

Illustration of 寝間着
N2

ねまき

sleep-wear; nightclothes; pyjamas; nightgown; nightdress

Illustration of 床の間
N2

とこのま

alcove