noun
break in the weather; interval of clear sky
Refers to a temporary clearing during rainy or snowy weather, or a patch of blue sky appearing among clouds. Often used in phrases like 晴れ間が見える or 晴れ間をぬって.
雨がやんで、雲の切れ間から晴れ間が見えた。
The rain stopped, and a patch of blue sky appeared through a break in the clouds.
梅雨の晴れ間に洗濯物を干した。
I hung the laundry out during a break in the rainy season.
noun
period of serenity
Archaic metaphorical use for a calm or peaceful interval in life or affairs. Rare in modern Japanese.
古文では、人生の晴れ間のような表現が見られる。
In classical literature, expressions like 'a sunny interval in life' can be found.
Compound of 晴れ (clear weather) and 間 (interval, gap). The spelling 晴れ間 is the standard modern form.