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.
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Example sentences
東京と大阪の間を電車で移動する
I travel between Tokyo and Osaka by train.
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.
爆発は数秒の間に起こった。
The explosion happened in a few seconds.
彼らの間には深い憎しみがあった。
There was deep hatred between them.
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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