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Base noun form meaning an interval, gap, or moment. Can refer to physical space, time intervals, or pauses in speech / Action. Often used in compounds like 『時間』 (jikan, 'time') or 『人間』 (ningen, 'human').
Theme

In a small apartment, User and their roommate Yuta are rearranging furniture to create more space.

space, room, pause

Core Language Building BlocksCore Forms & Grammar Patterns

Memory Hook

Think of a 'ma' (間) as the 'ma' in 'room' — it's the space or pause between things. 'Ma' → 間 (ma, 'space, room, pause').

Cultural Note

In Japanese culture, 『間』 (ma) is a key concept in arts like tea ceremony, music, and architecture, representing the intentional pause or space that creates harmony and balance. It's often emphasized in traditional performances.

Forms

Base: 間Base noun form meaning an interval, gap, or moment. Can refer to physical space, time intervals, or pauses in speech / Action. Often used in compounds like 『時間』 (jikan, 'time') or 『人間』 (ningen, 'human').