Vocabulary

What does 間 (あいだ, aida) mean?

間 (あいだ, aida) means span (of space, time); between two sides.

Quick facts
Readingあいだ
Romajiaida
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
あいだ
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonaida

span (of space, time); between two sides

  1. 1noun space (between); gap; interval
  2. 2noun · adverb period of time (during, while); duration; interval
  3. 3noun between (two parties or things)
  4. 4noun among (a group)
  5. 5noun relations (between); relationship

Example sentences

  • I'll go back to my country during summer vacation.

  • There's a cafe between the bank and the bookstore.

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