expression, i-adjective
awkward; embarrassing; embarrassed
Describes a situation or feeling of awkwardness, often due to bad timing or social discomfort. Can refer to the situation itself or how someone feels.
気まずい沈黙が続いて、間が悪かった。
An awkward silence continued, and it was really uncomfortable.
彼は間が悪そうに笑った。
He laughed awkwardly.
expression, i-adjective
inconvenient; inopportune; untimely
Used when something happens at a bad time, causing inconvenience or bad luck. Often implies poor timing rather than social awkwardness.
Antonyms: 間が良い
出かけようとした時に雨が降り出して、間が悪かった。
Just as I was about to leave, it started raining—what bad timing.
大事な会議の直前に停電になるなんて、間が悪い。
A power outage right before an important meeting is really inconvenient.