No. 155 in Japanese
間
"間" (ma) - space, interval, or gap in time or distance; also refers to a sense of timing or harmony.
In a sentence
彼との間には深い友情がある。
There is a deep friendship between him and me.
Here, '間' represents the 'relationship' or 'space' between two entities.
試験の間に鉛筆が折れた。
During the exam, the pencil broke.
In this case, '間' refers to the 'time period' of the exam.
ドアの間から光が漏れている。
Light is leaking through the gap in the door.
Here, '間' describes the 'gap' or 'space' physically separating parts.
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