Meaning of 隙 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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隙, 透きJLPT 2
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Kana Readingすき, げき, ひま, すきけ
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Romajisuki, geki, hima, sukike
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- gap; space
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- break; interlude; interval
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- chink (in one's armor, armour); chance; opportunity
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- breach (of a relationship between people)
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Example Sentences
隙, 透き, すき, げき, ひま, すきけ used in context
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目の前で繰り広げられるやり取りは、俺が入り込む隙なんて一ミリもない。
The exchange unfolding in front of my eyes had not a single millimetre of a gap in which for me to slip.
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He is utterly unguarded.
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She took advantage of his confusion to escape.
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The criminal and his companions ran away while we took our eyes off.
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I had no chance to escape.
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The climber stayed alert while climbing the precipice.
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
transparent, permeate, filter, penetrate
On: トウ
Kun: す.く, す.かす, す.ける, とう.る, とう.す
10 strokes
crevice, fissure, discord, opportunity, leisure
On: ゲキ, キャク, ケキ
Kun: すき, す.く, す.かす, ひま
13 strokes
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