間隙(かんげき)

かんげき
noun
gap; opening; crevice; interval
formalabstract
1. gap; opening; crevice; space between things
A narrow space or opening between objects, surfaces, or structures. Also used figuratively to mean a gap in defenses, security, or relationships.
壁(かべ)の間隙(かんげき)から光(ひかり)が漏(も)れている。
Light is leaking through the gap in the wall.
敵(てき)の間隙(かんげき)をつく。
To exploit a gap in the enemy's defenses.
セキュリティの間隙(かんげき)を突(つ)かれて、不正(ふせい)アクセスが発生(はっせい)した。
An unauthorized access occurred by exploiting a gap in security.

A formal, literary word for a gap or opening. Composed of 間(かん) (interval; between) and 隙(げき) (gap; crack). Often used in written or formal contexts, and frequently in the figurative sense of exploiting a weakness or opening.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 隙間(すきま): gap; crack — the everyday word for a physical gap or space
  • 隙(すき): opening; unguarded moment — commonly used for an unguarded moment or vulnerability
  • 感激(かんげき): deep emotion — same reading but completely different meaning (different kanji)

Related Words

Compare: 隙間(すきま) (gap)
Homophone: 感激(かんげき) (deep emotion)
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