Gap
01
隙間, 間隔
a narrow opening
02
ギャップ, 溝
a difference, particularly an unwanted one, causing separation between two people, situations, or opinions
例
The gap in understanding between the two generations often leads to disagreements.
03
ギャップ, 差
a clear difference between two amounts, numbers, or groups
例
The gap in salaries between the two departments led to dissatisfaction among employees.
2つの部門間の給与の差が従業員の不満を引き起こした。
04
隙間, 間隔
an empty space between two things or within something
例
The wind rushed through the gap in the old wooden fence.
風が古い木の柵の隙間を通り抜けた。
05
間隔, 休憩
a pause or break that interrupts something from continuing smoothly
例
The meeting included a brief gap to allow everyone to take a coffee break.
会議には、全員がコーヒーブレークを取れるようにするための短い間隔が含まれていました。
06
峠, 隙間
a pass between mountain peaks
07
隙間, 空白
an empty or unpronounced position within a sentence or phrase, typically representing a missing word or element that is implied or understood from the context
例
The grammar exercise required students to fill in each gap with the correct verb.
文法の練習問題では、生徒たちが各空白を正しい動詞で埋めることが求められました。
08
隙間, ニッチ
an opportunity for a product or service that is not currently available
例
The company saw a gap in the market for eco-friendly packaging.
同社は、環境に優しい包装の市場に隙間を見出した。
to gap
01
離す, 隙間を作る
to create a space or opening in something
例
The workers gapped the concrete wall to install a new window.
作業員は新しい窓を設置するためにコンクリートの壁に隙間を作りました。
