Lexical entry
ギャップ
gyappu
A gap or mismatch between things.
Qualities & ConceptsPure GairaigoSemantic ShiftSource uncertain
Meaning
Used for a gap, difference, disparity, or disconnect between two things, facts, or expectations.
- difference or mismatch
- disconnect between expectations and reality
Examples
Example Sentences
理想と現実のギャップを埋めるのは難しい。
りそうとげんじつのギャップをうめるのはむずかしい。
It is difficult to bridge the gap between ideals and reality.
generated example
この二つのデータの間には大きなギャップがある。
このふたつのデータのあいだにはおおきなギャップがある。
There is a big gap between these two sets of data.
generated example
彼は見た目と性格のギャップが魅力的だ。
かれはみた目とせいかくのギャップがみりょくてきだ。
The gap between his appearance and his personality is charming.
generated example
Related
Evidence and Provenance
- Data source
- JMdict_english
- Revision
- JMdict.2026-04-17
- Review flags
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- Active language
- English