間ま合あい

noun

pause; interval; break

A temporal gap or break in action, speech, or music; often used for timing in conversation or performance.

• 会かい話わの間ま合あいが絶ぜつ妙みょうだ。

  The timing of the conversation is exquisite.

• 曲きょくの間ま合あいでドラムが入はいる。

  The drums come in during the break in the song.

noun

distance; range; reach

Spatial distance or gap between things or people; often used in physical contexts like fighting or positioning.

• 相あい手てとの間ま合あいを測はかる。

  Measure the distance to the opponent.

• 車くるまの間ま合あいが狭せますぎて通とおれない。

  The gap between the cars is too narrow to pass.

noun

suitable time; right moment; appropriate opportunity

A favorable timing or chance to act; often used in strategic or conversational contexts.

• 話はなしを切きり出だす間ま合あいをうかがう。

  Wait for the right moment to bring up the topic.

noun

distance between opponents (kendo)

Specific martial arts term for the engagement distance in kendo; also used in other combat sports.

• 剣けん道どうでは間ま合あいが勝しょう敗はいを分わける。

  In kendo, the distance between opponents determines victory or defeat.