Kanji 隙 crevice, fissure, discord Related words 隙すき 隙 is a general noun for a gap, opening, or unguarded moment. 隙あり is a set phrase emphasizing that an opening exists, often used in competitive or colloquial settings.
弱じゃく 点てん 弱点 is a formal noun for a weak point or vulnerability. 隙あり is more colloquial and implies a momentary lapse or exploitable opening rather than a permanent weakness.
Written forms 隙すき あり
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling.
隙すき アリ
Variant with katakana アリ , often used for emphasis or in casual contexts.
スキあり
kana-only spelling
All-katakana variant, sometimes seen in manga or informal writing.
Etymology Combination of 隙 (すき , 'gap, opening') and あり (the continuative form of ある , 'to exist'). Literally 'there is an opening'.
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