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間隔
Meaning in Englishinterval, spacing, gap
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What it means
What does 間隔 mean? It denotes the interval or space between two things, whether in physical distance or in time, capturing the idea of a measurable gap that allows separation, spacing, or cadence in a sequence.
Main meanings
- Interval or gap between two objects or points
- Time interval or lapse between events
- Spacing in design, layout, or mechanism to ensure regularity
- Figurative distance or separation, such as a gap in coverage or response
How to use it
Used in formal, technical contexts to describe spacing or intervals; common collocations include 間隔を開ける, 間隔を保つ, 等間隔に配置する, 時間的間隔を測定する.
Variants and close terms
- 距離 kyori — distance
- 間 ma — interval or gap
Composition
- 間: space, between
- 隔: separation, gap
- Combined meaning: a measured interval or spacing between two items or moments
Etymology
kanji lineage 間 (between, space) + 隔 (to separate, distance): combined, they express a measured interval or gap.
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Noun (名詞)
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