“Interval” in Japanese
Short answer
Interval in Japanese is “合間” (aima). Full meaning: interval, break, pause, spare moment.
Other ways to say “Interval” in Japanese
絶え間
taema interval, break, pause, intermission; gap (e.g. in the clouds), rift, cleft
狭間
hazama interval, space, interstice, threshold; valley, gorge, ravine; loophole (in a wall), crenel, eyelet
音程
ontei interval, step; pitch, key
切れ間
kirema interval, break, rift (in clouds)
隔たり
hedatari distance, interval, gap, difference, estrangement
はざま
hazama interval, space, interstice, threshold; valley, gorge, ravine; loophole (in a wall), crenel, eyelet
中入り
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)
間隔
kankaku space, interval; space character, whitespace
間合い
maai pause, interval; distance, range, reach; suitable time, appropriate opportunity
インターバル
intaabaru interval
間
ai space (between), gap, interval, distance, stretch; period of time (during, while), duration, interval; between (two parties or things)
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