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gap in Japanese

gap in Japanese is ずれ, 間隙, 隙 — gap means an empty space or opening between two things, or a break in something continuous.

gap in Japanese

ずれ
noun
Pronounced: zure
An opening in anything made by breaking or parting.
間隙
noun
Pronounced: kangeki
An opening in anything made by breaking or parting.
noun
Pronounced: suki
An opening that implies a breach or defect.

What does "gap" mean?

  1. noun An empty space or opening between two things, or a break in something continuous.
    "There was a gap in the fence where the wood had rotted away."
  2. noun A difference or shortfall between two things, especially an unfair or worrying one.
    "The report highlighted the growing pay gap between men and women."
  3. verb To leave open or unfilled, creating a gap; also, to stare open-mouthed.
    "The old floorboards had started to gap after years of use."
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gap in a sentence

  • There was a gap in the fence where the wood had rotted away.
  • She squeezed through a gap between the parked cars.
  • The report highlighted the growing pay gap between men and women.
  • Extra tutoring helped close the gap in his grades.

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What is "gap" in Japanese?

"gap" in Japanese is ずれ, 間隙, 隙. gap means: An empty space or opening between two things, or a break in something continuous.

How do you pronounce ずれ?

"gap" in Japanese is ずれ, pronounced "zure".

How do you use "gap" in a sentence?

Example: "There was a gap in the fence where the wood had rotted away." In Japanese, "gap" is ずれ, 間隙, 隙.

Are there other ways to say "gap" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "gap": ずれ, 間隙, 隙.

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