Kanji · N5 · 12 strokes
間 / interval
Kanji for interval, between, or time.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | カン、ケン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | あいだ、ま | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
間 carries the meaning interval, between, or time.
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How to write 間
Trace 間 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 間
時間じかんtime
この間このあいだthe other day
人間にんげんhuman beings/people
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間 in context
きょうはあまり時間がありません。
きょうはあまりじかんがありません
I don't have much time today.
この間山田さんに会いました。
このあいだやまださんにあいました
I met Mr. Yamada the other day.
人間は火を使う動物です。
にんげんはひをつかうどうぶつです
Humans are animals that use fire.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 間 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
間 — Kanji Practice
12 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/間
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