Meaning

Primary

Space

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The sky interval is an area of the sky. In places that are just empty sky, there is only space. Of course, not technically... there's something there, but back in the day when kanji was being made, nobody knew that. This word can mean both space in regards to outer space as well as the space around you in your room.

Reading

くうかん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 空間を作り出す

    to create space

    空間を作る

    to make space

    空間を作り上げる

    to make space

Context Sentences

自分の家は安心できる空間の一つです。

Your own house is a safe space where you can relax.

アレルギーなので犬と同じ空間にいることが出来ません。

I can't be in the same space as a dog because I'm allergic.

大学では、空間デザインを学びました。

At university, I learned spatial design.

Kanji Composition