Japanese word

間隔

Pronunciation

Romajikankaku

Meaning

  • nounspace

Example

机の間隔を広くします。tsukue no kan kaku o hiro ku shi ma su

I make the space between the desks wider.

Illustration for 間隔 (space)

More examples

この路線は電車の間隔が短いです。ko no ro sen wa den sha no kan kaku ga mijika i de su

The trains run at short intervals on this line.

Core concept

Refers to the distance or time that separates objects, places, or events.

Common phrases

  • 間隔を空けるkan kaku o a ke ru

    leave a gap

  • 間隔を置くkan kaku o o ku

    leave space

  • 一定の間隔it tei no kan kaku

    regular intervals

Similar words

間aida: The space or time between two things or events.
距離kyori: The amount of space between two points, places, or objects.
間合いmaai: The distance or timing needed between people or actions.
合間aima: A period of free time between activities or scheduled events.

Definition in Japanese

物と物、または出来事と出来事の間にある距離や時間の隔たり。mono to mono ma ta wa de ki goto to de ki goto no aida ni a ru kyo ri ya ji kan no heda ta ri

Word origin

As a Sino-Japanese compound, it combines 間 (kan, "space or time between") and 隔 (kaku, "separation").

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 間隔 (kankaku) can describe the spacing between seats or the time between repeated actions, making it useful for discussing arrangements and routines.

Other meanings

  • intervalnoun
  • gapnoun

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