隙間
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Noun describing a small space or opening between objects. Used in phrases like 『隙間を埋める』 (sukima wo umeru, 'to fill a gap').
Theme
In a cozy café, User and their friend Haruka are discussing home repairs after noticing a small gap in the wall. Haruka is concerned about drafts and pests.
隙間
すきま
crack, gap, opening
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'sick' (すき suki sounds like 'sick') person lying in a narrow gap between two walls — that's a crack or opening. 'Sick gap' → すきま (sukima, 'crack, gap, opening').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『隙間』 (sukima, 'gap') is often used in contexts like architecture or daily life, such as gaps in sliding doors『襖』 (fusuma) or between furniture. It can also refer to metaphorical gaps, like in schedules or relationships.
Forms
Base: 隙間Noun describing a small space or opening between objects. Used in phrases like 『隙間を埋める』 (sukima wo umeru, 'to fill a gap').