noun, adverb

  1. the other day, lately, recently, during this period.
  2. meanwhile, in the meantime.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
この間 このあいだ
 
 
この間 このかん
 
此の間 このあいだ
 
此の間 このかん

Contained Kanji Breakdown

interval, space
ま カン ケン (2nd, N5)
gate, counter for cannons
モン かど と (2nd, N2)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)