間髪おかず かんはつおかず Also written かんぱつおかず, 間髪置かず Meanings Expression immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay See also: 間髪を入れず (かんぱつをいれず). Kanji 間 interval. Read as カン. 髪 hair. Read as ハツ. Word lists Colloquial Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists