How to use 間隔 (まくかく)

Meaning of 間隔

The Japanese verb "間隔" (まくかく, makukaku) 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. interval: The distance or time between two points or events.
    • Example: 会議は1時間ごとの間隔で行われます。
    • Translation: The meetings are held at one-hour intervals.
  2. spacing: The arrangement of objects or elements with a certain distance between them.
    • Example: 文字の間隔を広くしてください。
    • Translation: Please widen the spacing between the characters.
  3. gap: A break or space between two things.
    • Example: 二つの建物の間隔が狭すぎます。
    • Translation: The gap between the two buildings is too narrow.

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Dialogue

(アルフォンス) ううっ まただ…
(Alphonse) Ugh, it's happening again...

👉👉あっちに引っ張られる間隔が だんだん短く なってる
The intervals at which I'm being pulled over there are getting shorter.

急がなきゃ 早く元の体に戻らないと…
We've got to hurry, I need to get my body back soon...