間
あいだ
aida
JLPT N512 strokesKanjiLevel 7 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
間 is the kanji for "Space". A common reading is あいだ (aida). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Space
Readings
kunあいだ/ aidakunま/ makunあい/ aionかん/ kanonけん/ ken
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
A door (門) with sunlight pouring through the crack (日) — the gap between two door panels creates a bright interval of golden light.
Reading ·
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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