(すきま)

すきま
noun
gap, crack, opening
1. gap, crack, opening, space
A narrow opening or space between things.
Wind is coming in through the gap in the door.
I put a small box in the gap on the bookshelf.
I sealed the gap in the window with tape so bugs wouldn't get in.
2. spare time, opening (in schedule)
A brief period of free time between activities.
I read books in my spare moments.
I study by making use of spare moments.
I'm busy, but I try to find spare moments to exercise.

隙間(すきま) refers to a gap, crack, or opening between objects, or figuratively to spare time.

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