Definition of 間合い (まあい)

間合い

まあい

maai

noun
1.
interval, distance, break, pause
2.
suitable time, appropriate opportunity
3.
distance between opponents (kendo)
Other readings:
間合【まあい】
Related Kanji
interval, space
fit, suit, join, 0.1
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In music or speaking, a pause is frequently used for dramatic effect