JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
間 — interval
- Reading
- カン・ケン・あいだ・ま・あい
- Meaning
- interval; space
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
間 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is カン・ケン・あいだ・ま・あい and it means interval; space. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
間 appears in everyday japanese words such as 間 (space), 間 (a space) and 区間 (section).
Japanese words containing 間
Frequently asked questions
What does 間 mean in Japanese?
間 means interval; space in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 間 read?
間 is read カン・ケン・あいだ・ま・あい. Reading it inside real words — 間 and 間 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 間 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 間 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 間 in a word?
A common word containing 間 is 間 (ま) — "space". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 間 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 間 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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