Japanese word

ギャップ

Pronunciation

Romajigyappu

Meaning

  • noungap

Example

世代間のギャップを埋める必要があります。se dai kan no gya ppu o u me ru hitsu yō ga a ri ma su

We need to bridge the generation gap.

Illustration for ギャップ (gap)

More examples

丁寧に話し合えば、世代間のギャップを縮められます。tei nei ni hana shi a e ba se dai kan no gya ppu o chiji me ra re ma su

Careful discussion can narrow the generation gap.

Core concept

Describes an open space or a separation between things, people, or levels that leaves them apart.

Common phrases

  • ギャップを縮めるgya ppu o chiji me ru

    narrow the gap

  • ギャップを埋めるgya ppu o u me ru

    bridge the gap

  • ギャップを感じるgya ppu o kan ji ru

    feel a gap

  • ギャップが広がるgya ppu ga hiro ga ru

    the gap widens

Similar words

隔たりhedatari: A difference or separation that prevents people or groups from being close or connected.
差sa: A measurable difference between two amounts, levels, or qualities.
溝mizo: A difference in opinions or feelings that makes mutual understanding difficult.

Definition in Japanese

物事の間にある空きや、互いの間に生じた隔たり。mono goto no aida ni a ru a ki ya taga i no aida ni shō ji ta heda ta ri

Word origin

ギャップ (gyappu) is borrowed from English gap, a word traced to Old Norse gap, meaning an opening or chasm.

Usage tips

  • In business English, gap analysis compares a current state with a desired state, giving gap the sense of a measurable difference.

Other meanings

  • disparitynoun
  • disconnectnoun

Opposites

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