1.
gap, crack, opening, space
A narrow opening or space between things.
隙間 refers to a gap, crack, or opening between objects, or figuratively to spare time.
Common collocations:
- 隙間風 (draft coming through a gap)
- 隙間時間 (spare time, gaps in one's schedule)
- 隙間を埋める (to fill a gap)
- 隙間産業 (niche market/industry)
Related words:
- 割れ目 (crack, fissure)
- 穴 (hole)
- 間 (space between)
- 余裕 (leeway, room - for time/space)