間を置く

まをおく

Also written 間をおく

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to pause; to have a short intermission (usu. as 間を置いて) See also: 間を置いて (まをおいて).

Kanji

• 間 interval. Read as ま.
• 置 put. Read as おく.

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