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maai
noun

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[()·あい()]
maai

English Meaning(s) for 間合い

noun
  1. interval; distance; break; pause
  2. suitable time; appropriate opportunity
  3. distance between opponents (kendo)

Definition and Synonyms for 間合い

Separation the distance between things
Synonyms: 狭間, 空隙, 透く, 間合い, , 隙間
Musical Interval the difference in pitch between two notes
Synonyms: インターバル, 切れ間, 合間, 狭間, 距離, 透く, , , , , 間合い, 間隔, , 音程
Space an empty area (usually bounded in some way between things)
Synonyms: スペース, 余地, 明所, 狭間, 秋場所, 空き, 空く, 空所, 空間, 空き間, 空隙, 透く, 開く, , , , , 間合い, 間隔, 間隙, , 隙目, 隙間

Meanings for each kanji in 間合い

» interval; space
» fit; suit; join; 0.1

Categories 間合い is a member of

Location a point or extent in space
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Distance the property created by the space between two objects or points
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Musical Notation notation used by musicians
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Amorphous Shape an ill-defined or arbitrary shape
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 間合い

Sample Sentences for 間合い

In music or speaking, a pause is frequently used for dramatic effect.

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