Translation guide
How to express 'blank space' in Japanese, covering empty areas in forms, documents, physical spaces, and digital interfaces.
The learner wants to refer to a blank space on a paper or digital form where information is to be filled in.
The most common and natural word for a blank space in a form, questionnaire, or document. It specifically means a field or box to be filled in.
この空欄に名前を書いてください。
Please write your name in this blank space.
空欄をすべて埋めてください。
Please fill in all the blank spaces.
A general term for a blank space or gap. Can be used for forms, but 空欄 is more specific. Also used for empty spaces in text or margins.
書類に空白があると受理されません。
If there is a blank space on the document, it won't be accepted.
The learner wants to describe an empty area in a room, on a wall, or between objects.
A common, slightly casual term for an available or empty space, often used for rooms, storage, or layouts.
この部屋にはまだ空きスペースがあります。
There is still some blank space in this room.
A more formal or abstract word for space. Can refer to physical empty space, but also to spatial concepts.
壁に空間があるので絵を飾れます。
There is a blank space on the wall, so we can hang a picture.
Refers to a narrow gap or crevice, like between furniture or in a schedule. Not for large blank areas.
The learner wants to talk about empty areas in UI, web design, or graphics.
The standard term for margins or white space in design, typography, and layout. Implies intentional blank space for readability or aesthetics.
このウェブサイトは余白が多くて見やすい。
This website has a lot of blank space and is easy to read.
Can also be used for digital blank spaces, but 余白 is more precise for design contexts.
The learner wants to refer to an empty slot or free time.
The most natural way to say 'free time' or 'open slot' in a schedule.
明日の午後、空き時間がありますか？
Do you have any blank space in your schedule tomorrow afternoon?
Refers to small pockets of free time between activities, like a few minutes. More casual.
すき間時間にスマホでニュースを読む。
I read news on my smartphone in the blank spaces of my day.
A book fell into the blank space between the shelf and the wall.
画面に空白が多すぎる。
There is too much blank space on the screen.