間
N4かん
[kan]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); suffix
interval; period of time
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); suffix
among; between; inter-
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
good opportunity; chance
4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
estrangement; discord; alienation
Less common meanings (1)
5.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)Historical
spy; secret agent
Other Readings
「間」 has other readings with different meanings.
Example Sentences
一年間日本に住んでいた。
I lived in Japan for a year.
長い間お待たせしました。
Sorry to keep you waiting so long.
その間に一体何があったの？
What happened during that time?