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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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（エドワード） ふう とりあえず無事だっ た
(Edward) Phew, at least we're safe for now.

👉👉（グリード） こういう必死さが 付け込ま れる隙になるんだよなあ
(Greed) It's this kind of desperation that gives others an opening.

（アルフォンス･エドワード） わあああっ ！
(Alphonse & Edward) Whoa!

（エドワード）リン！
(Edward) Ling!

グリードだっつうの！
I'm Greed, I told you!

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（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...

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（エドワード･エルリック） 大総統補佐 って人質みたいな もんだろ
(Edward Elric) Being the Führer's aide is like being a hostage, right?

大丈夫かよ
Are you okay?

👉👉前向きに考えるなら隙あらば 大総統の寝首 をかけるってことよね
If you think positively, it's an opportunity to catch the Führer off guard, right?

おっかね
That's scary.

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キンブリーと中央から 来た部下たち計３名
Kimblee and three subordinates from Central.

👉👉隙を見て仕留める
We'll take them out when we see an opening.

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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.

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（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?

えっ？
Huh?

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👉👉奴に反撃の隙を与えるな
Don't give him a chance to counterattack.

アイ サー
Aye, sir.

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正面 攻撃 来ます
Front, attack incoming.

お見事
Well done.

ほう こいつは便利だな
Ho, this is quite handy.

（ブリッグズ兵） 撃て撃て
(Briggs Soldier) Fire, fire!

撃ちまくれえ
Keep firing!

👉👉（アームストロング） 反撃の隙を与えるな
(Armstrong) Don't give him an opening to counterattack.

奴に賢者の石を使わせ続けろ
Keep making him use the Philosopher's Stone.

とりゃあ
Here goes!