noun
draft; cold air coming through a crack
Refers to a cold draft entering through a gap in a door, window, or wall. Often used when describing chilly indoor conditions in winter.
窓の隙間風が冷たくて、足元が寒い。
The draft from the window gap is cold, and my feet are freezing.
古い家は隙
Old houses have many drafts, so heating doesn't work well in winter.
noun
cooling of a relationship; emotional distance
Figurative use: a sense of coldness or distance that develops between people, like a draft blowing between them. Often used for couples or close friends growing apart.
最近、夫婦の間に隙間風が吹いている気がする。
Lately, I feel like a cold draft is blowing between my spouse and me.
小さな誤解から、二人の間に隙間風が入り込んだ。
A small misunderstanding let a chill into their relationship.