displacement between two surfaces
Technical term in architecture referring to the gap or offset between two surfaces, such as the space between a door and its frame.
Adjust the displacement of the fittings to prevent drafts.
squares (of a book cover)
Printing term for the part of the cover that extends beyond the book block. Usually written in katakana as チリ.
The squares of this book are 3 mm.
scattering; dispersal; falling (of blossoms, leaves, etc.)
General noun form of 散る, used for things scattering or falling, especially cherry blossoms or leaves.
It's the season when the scattering of cherry blossoms is beautiful.
Clean up the dispersal of fallen leaves.
scattered; dispersed; separated
moment when blossoms fall; scattering of petals · one's last moments; on the point of death; deathbed
lie scattered; be strewn about
remain blooming; stay on the stem
Standard kanji spelling for the noun form of 散る.
Kana spelling is acceptable in general, especially when the kanji is not needed.
Noun form of the verb 散る (ちる), meaning 'to scatter'. The architectural and printing senses are specialized extensions of the scattering concept.