Quick answer
間 is the kanji for "Space". The most common reading is あいだ (aida). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Space
Also : Interval
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
12 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
A door (門) with sunlight pouring through the crack (日) — the gap between two door panels creates a bright interval of golden light.
かん (kan) sounds like 'can' — you can see through the interval between doors.
Example Sentences
三時間勉強しました。
さんじかんべんきょうしました。
I studied for three hours.
机と椅子の間に荷物を置きました。
つくえといすのあいだににもつをおきました。
I placed my bag between the desk and chair.
Vocabulary using 間
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Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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