What does 間 mean?
間 is a Japanese noun meaning “space, interval” in English. It can also be translated as “period of time (during, while), between (two parties or things), among (a group)” depending on context. It is written as 間 in kanji, あいだ in hiragana, and aida in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼はメアリーとトムの間に座った。
He was sitting between Mary and Tom.
あなたはどのくらいの間、神戸に住んでいますか。
How long have you lived in Kobe?
２人の指導者の間には激しい意見の衝突があった。
There was a violent clash of opinions between the two leaders.