Lexical entry

スペース

supeesu

A gap, area, or amount of room; also the printing and typography sense, and outer space.

Technology & MediaPure GairaigoCompoundSource uncertain

Meaning

Used for physical room or an empty area, for spacing between letters or words, and for the piece of type used to create blank space. It also covers outer space in general usage.

general room or empty area
spacing in text or type
outer space

Examples

Example Sentences

部屋の隅に小さな作業スペースを作った。

へやのすみにちいさなさぎょうスペースをつくった。

I created a small workspace in the corner of the room.

generated example

文字の間のスペースを少し広げてください。

もじのあいだのスペースをすこしひろげてください。

Please widen the space between the characters a little.

generated example

人類はいつかスペースコロニーで暮らすようになるだろう。

じんるいはいつかスペースコロニーでくらすようになるだろう。

Mankind will likely live in space colonies someday.

generated example

ポイント

A specific detail, argument, or unit of measurement in scoring and loyalty programs.

リーダー

A person who leads a group, or a series of dots in printing.

インテリア

The inside of a building, room, or vehicle; interior design.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
Review flags: ambiguous-sense
Active language: English