二人の間には、長年にわたる信頼関係が築かれている。
A relationship of trust built over many years exists between the two.
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I travel between Tokyo and Osaka by train.
雲の間から太陽が現れた。
The sun appeared from between the clouds.
この歌手は若者の間でとても人気があります。
This singer is very popular among young people.
ずいぶん長い間、彼に会っていない。
I haven't seen him for a very long time.
二つの国の間で悲惨な戦争が始まった。
A tragic war began between the two countries.
彼の失敗は、同僚たちの間でお笑い種になった。
His failure became a laughing stock among his colleagues.
相続をめぐって、兄弟の間で争いが起きた
A dispute arose between the brothers over the inheritance.
喧嘩をした後、二人の間に気まずい雰囲気が流れた。
After the fight, an awkward atmosphere flowed between the two.
山と山の間には、美しい谷が広がっている。
A beautiful valley spreads out between the mountains.
Usage Notes
間 indicates the space or time between two points or objects. It can refer to physical distance (東京と大阪の間), time periods (1時から3時の間), or relationships between people (二人の間). Often used with の to connect to what comes before.
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