Vocab Info

N2 Noun

隙間(すきま)crevice, crack, gap, opening, spare moment, interval, break, pause, spare time, chink (in one's armor, armour), unpreparedness, carelessness

    Dictionary Definition

    Common
    1. Noun

      1.

      gap, opening, aperture, crevice, crack, chink, space

    2. Noun

      2.

      spare moment, interval, break

      Dated term
    3. Noun

      3.

      unguarded moment, carelessness, chink in one's armor, weak spot

      Dated term

    All Forms

    隙間 【すきま】すき間 【すきま】透き間 【すきま】

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    Examples

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      仕事(しごと)隙間(すきま)仮眠(かみん)()りました。

      I took a nap during a gap from work.

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      育児(いくじ)隙間(すきま)をみて在宅(ざいたく)ワークをする。

      I work from home in the gaps between childcare.

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      隙間(すきま)から(かぜ)(はい)ってくるので、(さむ)いです。

      The wind is coming in through the gaps, so it's cold.

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      ()いた内容(ないよう)からして、それは(ほう)隙間(すきま)をついた(やみ)ビジネスです。

      Judging from what I've heard, it's a shady business that exploits weak spots in the law.

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      パートナーから()ると、(わたし)隙間(すきま)のある前歯(まえば)可愛(かわい)()えるそうだ。

      Apparently, my partner thinks that my gapped front teeth are cute.

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