間合い;間合 | [まあい, maai] (n) (1) interval; distance; break; pause; (2) suitable time; appropriate opportunity; (3) distance between opponents (kendo) [Add to Longdo] |
In music or speaking, a pause is frequently used for dramatic effect. | 音楽でも演説でも、間合いはすばらしい効果をあげるものとしてしばしば利用される。 |