間合い

まあい

Also written 間合

Meanings

1. Noun pause; interval
2. distance; range; reach
3. suitable time; appropriate opportunity
4. distance between opponents (kendo)

Kanji

• 間 interval. Read as ま.
• 合 fit. Read as あい.

Example sentences

• 音楽でも演説でも、間合いはすばらしい効果をあげるものとしてしばしば利用される。
  In music or speaking, a pause is frequently used for dramatic effect.

Common phrases

• 間合いを取る
• 間合いを詰める

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