行間
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
line spacing; space between lines; between the lines
Literal: the physical space between lines of text. Figurative: the implied meaning or subtext not stated directly, as in the common phrase 行間を読む (read between the lines).
See also: 行間を読む
Please set wider line spacing for the report.
Between the lines of his short reply, a deep disappointment could be felt.
Usage patterns
- 行間が広いthe line spacing is wide
This report has wide line spacing, making it easy to read.
- 行間を空けるto leave space between lines
I printed it with extra line spacing to make it easier to read.
- 行間から〈事〉が伝わるa feeling/meaning comes through between the lines
His letter was short, but a sense of loneliness came through between the lines.