隙(すき)

すき
noun
gap, opening, chance
See also: 好(す)き (like, fond of)
1. gap, opening, crack
A physical space or opening between things.
戸(と)の隙(すき)から冷(つめ)たい風(かぜ)が入(はい)ってくる。
Cold air comes in through the gap in the door.
2. unguarded moment, opening, chance to exploit
A moment of carelessness or vulnerability that can be taken advantage of. Common in martial arts, sports, and everyday contexts.
隙(すき)を狙(ねら)って攻撃(こうげき)した。
They attacked, targeting an opening.
隙(すき)を見(み)せたら負(ま)ける。
If you show any opening, you'll lose.
相手(あいて)の隙(すき)をついて一気(いっき)に攻(せ)めた。
I exploited my opponent's opening and attacked all at once.

隙(すき) has two main uses: a physical gap and a figurative opening or vulnerability.

Common collocations

Related words

  • 隙間(すきま): gap, crack, space between things (more concrete/physical than 隙(すき))

Not to be confused with 好(す)き (liking, fondness), which has the same reading.

Related Words

Related: 隙間(すきま) (physical gap)
Homophone: 好(す)き (liking)
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Added 2026.2.12 16:08 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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