間合 い māi
māi
Noun
1. pause; interval
ongakudemo enzetsudemo māiwa subarashii kōkao ageru monoto shite shibashiba riyō sareru.
In music or speaking, a pause is frequently used for dramatic effect.
Noun
2. distance; range; reach
Noun
3. suitable time; appropriate opportunity
Noun
4. distance between opponents (kendo)
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ongakudemo enzetsudemo māiwa subarashii kōkao ageru monoto shite shibashiba riyō sareru.
In music or speaking, a pause is frequently used for dramatic effect.
18 Variants Available
Essential 9 items
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māijārimasen
The polite negative form
1. It's not a matter of distance.; It's not the right timing.
Noun
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Common 6 items
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māidarō
Expresses probability ("probably…")
1. Probably about the right distance.; Likely a good spacing.
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māijārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. Wasn't a suitable distance.; Wasn't within range.
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māijanakattadesu
The polite, past negative form
1. It wasn't a good distance.; It wasn't the right spacing.
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māideshō
Expresses probability in a polite manner ("probably…")
1. Probably about that distance.; Likely around that range.
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māidewārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. Was not within range.; Was not close enough.
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