How to use 隙 (すき)
Meaning of 隙
The Japanese verb "隙" (すき, suki) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- gap, opening, space: A small space or interval between two objects or events, often used to describe a physical or metaphorical opportunity.
- Example: その隙に逃げた。
- Translation: He escaped through that gap.
- interval, break, pause: A brief period of time between two events or actions.
- Example: 会議の間に一息ついた。
- Translation: I took a break during the interval of the meeting.
- chance, opportunity: A moment or situation that allows for action or advantage.
- Example: 彼はその隙を狙って攻撃した。
- Translation: He attacked, aiming for that opportunity.
- flaw, weak point: A vulnerability or imperfection in something or someone.
- Example: その計画には大きな隙がある。
- Translation: There is a significant flaw in that plan.
- loose, slack: Describes something that is not tight or firm, often used for clothing or objects.
- Example: このズボンは隙があるので、締め直した方がいい。
- Translation: These pants are loose, so you should tighten them.
Learn 隙 from Animes
（リン･ヤオ）やかましい！
(Ling Yao) Shut up!
人間をナメるな！
Don't underestimate humans!
（グリード） …つうわけよ こいつ―
(Greed) ...That's how it is. This guy―
👉👉隙あらばオレを乗っ取ろうと虎視眈々だぜ
He's watching for any chance to take me over.
フフッ 化け物すらも 飲み込もうというの か
Heh, trying to swallow even a monster?
どこまでも強欲な人間よ…
Such is the endless greed of humans...
賢者の石はなし 錬成陣も使用不可
No Philosopher's Stone, no use of alchemy circles.
これで…
With this...
（キンブリー）勝った！
(Kimblee) I win!
と思うでしょう？
You think so?
殺さない覚悟
The resolve not to kill,
立派なポリシーです
it's an admirable policy.
👉👉だがそれは戦場において つけ込まれる隙に なる
But on the battlefield, it becomes a vulnerability to be exploited.
今さっきの一瞬にとどめを さしておけば よかったものを
You should have finished me off just now.
（グラマン） やっほー レベッカちゃん 相変わらずいい腕ね
(Grumman) Hey there, Rebecca-chan, still got those good arms.
アーンド 相変わらず いいお尻！
And, still got that nice butt!
（レベッカ･カタリナ） ああっ ううっ！
(Rebecca Catalina) Ah! Ugh!
グラマン中将何してるんですか！
What are you doing, Major General Grumman!
👉👉ハッハッハッハッ 戦場で隙を見せちゃいか んよ
Hahaha, you mustn't show any openings on the battlefield.
時に君… ホークアイ中尉と仲いいよね？
By the way, you're close with Lieutenant Hawkeye, right?