“Intermission” in Japanese
Short answer
Intermission in Japanese is “中入り” (nakairi). Full meaning: intermission (during a play, sumo, etc.), interval; temporary departure of an actor (between the first and second halves of a noh or kyogen performance).
Other ways to say “Intermission” in Japanese
幕間
makuai intermission (between acts), interlude
途絶え
todae pause, intermission, break, interruption, suspension
インターミッション
intaamisshon intermission
間章
kanshou interlude, intermission; insert chapter, special chapter
絶え間
taema interval, break, pause, intermission; gap (e.g. in the clouds), rift, cleft
幕の内
makunouchi makunouchi, makuuchi, top division (of professional sumo); intermission (between acts), interlude
休憩時間
kyuukeijikan rest period, intermission, break time, recess
中入
nakairi intermission (during a play, sumo, etc.), interval; temporary departure of an actor (between the first and second halves of a noh or kyogen performance)
休憩
kyuukei rest, break, recess, intermission
仲入り
nakairi intermission (during a play, sumo, etc.), interval; temporary departure of an actor (between the first and second halves of a noh or kyogen performance)
幕あい
makuai intermission (between acts), interlude
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