How to use 隙間 (すきま)

Meaning of 隙間

The Japanese verb "隙間" (すきま, sukima) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

  1. gap, space, crack: A small opening or space between two objects or surfaces.
    • Example: その壁に隙間ができています。
    • Translation: There is a gap in that wall.
  2. interval, break: A pause or break in time or activity.会議の間に隙間時間を利用してコーヒーを飲みました。
    • Example: I used the interval between meetings to have some coffee.
    • Translation: leeway, margin
  3. Room for error or flexibility in a situation.: このプロジェクトにはまだ隙間があるので、調整の余地があります。
    • Example: There is still some leeway in this project, so there's room for adjustment.
    • Translation: chink, crevice
  4. A narrow opening or fissure, especially in a wall or rock.: 岩の隙間から小さな花が咲いていました。
    • Example: A small flower was blooming from a crevice in the rock.
    • Translation:

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Dialogue

(アルフォンス) フフフッ うまくいった ! これでお前の能力は使えない
(Alphonse) Hehehe, it worked! Now you can't use your powers.

笑っている場合ですか? 君とてここから出 られない
Is this really a time for laughter? You can't get out of here either.

👉👉もし出ようと一瞬でも 隙間を開ければ
If you even try to open a gap for a moment to escape,

影を使ってここから…
I'll use my shadow to get out of here...

(アルフォンス) ここから出る気なんて ハナからないよ
(Alphonse) I never intended to get out from here.

うっ…
Ugh...