隙 (すき, suki) Japanese meaning: gap | KotomoraMeanings
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Cold air comes in through the gap in the door.
There is no room in the schedule.
Usage patterns
〈物〉に隙ができるa gap opens up in something
A gap had formed in the old wall.
〈事〉の隙を狙うto target an unguarded moment in something
The thief broke in by targeting a lapse in the security.
〈時間〉の隙に〈動詞〉to do something in a spare moment during something
I took a short break during a lull in my work.
隙がないto have no weak point; to be flawless
His defense has no openings at all.
隙を作るto create an opening (for someone to exploit)
The feint drew an opening in the opponent's guard.
Expressions· 7
隙ありchink in the armor; opening; weak point 隙をつくexploit a gap; catch off guard 隙を見るwait for an opportunity; bide one's time; watch for a chance 隙も与えずbefore one could; in no time at all; without giving a chance 隙をうかがうwatch for an opening; wait for a chance
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油断も隙もないone must be constantly on guard; one cannot be too careful
