隙

gap; unguarded moment

Kanji 1999

Learn to use 隙 to represent everything from physical gaps to mental ones. Find out how drafts can blow through houses and marriages. And discover how to say the following: “Rain was dripping through a leak in the roof,” “Sweets are jam-packed in the box,” “He began to talk before I could state my name,” “He is utterly unguarded,” and “Internet scams catch users off guard.”  

Revision history:

Dec. 13, 2024:

• p. 10: Slightly improved the translation of the book subtitle.
• p. 11: Defined ネット詐欺 as 1 term meaning  "Internet fraud."

Aug. 7, 2020: Originally published.