N2
すきま (sukima)
すきま
gap, space, crevice, interval, spare moment
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Can refer to a physical opening (e.g., between two objects, in a wall) or a temporal gap (e.g., a spare moment in a busy schedule). (物と物の間にできるわずかな空間や、忙しい合間の短い時間を指す。)
📝 Example Sentences
ドアのすきまから冷たい風が入ってくる。
Cold wind comes in through the gap in the door.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "すきま"!
忙しい仕事の_______時間に、本を読むのが好きだ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 忙しい中で見つける短い時間は「すきま時間」と表現します。
English: A short period of time found during a busy schedule is expressed as 'sukima jikan' (spare moment).
English: A short period of time found during a busy schedule is expressed as 'sukima jikan' (spare moment).
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