Meaning of 間合い in Japanese

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Definition of 間合い

  1. (n) interval; distance; break; pause

    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。
    In music or speaking, a pause is frequently used for dramatic effect.

  2. suitable time; appropriate opportunity
  3. distance between opponents (kendo)
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