- 1. [n] space (between); gap; interval; distance; stretch
- 2. [n, adv] period of time (during, while); duration; interval
- 3. [n] between (two parties or things)
- 4. [n] among (a group)
- 5. [n] relations (between); relationship
- 6. [n] midpoint; average; halfway; middle ground
- 7. [conj] due to; because of (arch)
Kanji in this word
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間
interval, spaceOn: カン (kan)、 ケン (ken)Kun: あいだ (aida)、 ま (ma)、 あい (ai)
Example Sentences
彼はメアリーとトムの間に座った。
He was sitting between Mary and Tom.
この列車は東京と大阪の間を走ります。
This train runs between Tokyo and Osaka.
彼は病気の間すごい勇気を示した。
He showed great courage during his illness.
あなたはどのくらいの間、神戸に住んでいますか。
How long have you lived in Kobe?
２人の指導者の間には激しい意見の衝突があった。
There was a violent clash of opinions between the two leaders.
彼は両当事者の間を調停した。
He mediated between the two parties.
テニスは学生の間で大変人気がある。
Tennis is very popular among students.
二人の間がしっくり行かない。
They don't get along together.