Japanese

あいま
Meaning: interval; spare moments; gap
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

合
間

Example sentences

I take a break to drink coffee in between work tasks.
仕事の合間に同僚と雑談をした。
I had a chat with a colleague during a break from work.
仕事の合間に休息をとる。
I take a rest in between work.
勉強の合間に気分転換として散歩をすることにした
I decided to take a walk as a change of pace between my studies.
仕事の合間に、コーヒーを飲んで息抜きをする。
I take a break and drink some coffee between work tasks.
勉強の合間に夜食におにぎりを作った
I made rice balls for a late-night snack during a study break.
会議の合間に同僚と駄弁を弄した。
I chatted idly with my colleagues during a break in the meeting.
彼は多忙な政務の合間を縫って、乙夜之覧を欠かさなかった。
Despite his busy government affairs, he never neglected his evening reading.

Usage Notes

Refers to a short period of time between activities or events.

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