晴れ間・晴間・霽れ間|はれまharema[3]odaka (tail-high)

Common

Which spelling to use

晴れ間晴れ間 is the most common written form and is the usual choice when writing this word.

晴間晴間 is a less common kanji-only variant; learners may encounter it, but 晴れ間 is the safer choice for ordinary writing.

霽れ間霽れ間 is a rarely used mixed kanji-and-kana variant, so learners will seldom need to write it.

Definitions

nounbreak (in the weather, esp. rain or snow); interval of clear weather
暗雲あんうんが立たちこめていた後あとには、すっきりとした晴れ間はれまになる。↗
After dark clouds, you get periods of refreshing clear weather.
nounpatch of blue sky
nounperiod of serenity

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonym切れ間きれまNeutralA gap or rift where something is split, as in 「雲の切れ間」. Focuses on the gap itself, while 「晴れ間」 is about the spell of clear weather or the patch of blue sky.
Antonym曇りくもりNeutralAntonym: cloudy weather. Contrasts with 「晴れ間」, a spell of clearing after rain or snow.

Use 「晴れ間」 for a break in the rain or snow, or blue sky showing through clouds, as in 「晴れ間がのぞく」 and 「梅雨の晴れ間」. For a rift in the clouds say 「切れ間」; the opposite of 「晴れ間」 is 「曇り」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese definitions

雨あめや雪ゆきが一時的いちじてきにやんでいる間あいだ。
雲くもの切れ間きれまから見みえる青空あおぞら。

Kanji in this word

晴間

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