noun

  1. space (between), gap, interval, distance, stretch.

noun, adverb

  1. period of time (during, while), duration, interval.

noun

  1. between (two parties or things).
  2. among (a group).
  3. relations (between), relationship.
  4. midpoint, average, halfway, middle ground.

conjunction

Archaism.
  1. due to, because of.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
あいだ
あわい

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)