The kanji 間 primarily represents the concept of "space," "interval," or "between." It refers to the space or time that separates two things or points. It can also imply a gap, interval, or relationship between items.

・On-yomi (音読み): カン (kan) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): あいだ (aida)

⚫︎ 時間間 Translation: Time interval ⚫︎ 二人の間 Translation: Between the two people ⚫︎ 部屋間 Translation: Room

The kanji 間 is a pictographic compound. It combines the components of 門 (mon), meaning "gate" or "door," and the symbol for "moon" (月, which is sometimes represented in the bottom part, or the "sun" 日). The "gate" part represents an enclosed space, and the "moon" and "sun" parts together indicate a period of time. Therefore, the overall meaning is "space between gates" or a "space of time." The kanji evolved over time, becoming more simplified to its current form.