間
Reading: あいだ
Meaning: space or time between two things; interval; period; relationship
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Example Sentence
I travel between Tokyo and Osaka by train.
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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