interval, space
間 centers on a gap or separation between things: an interval of time or a space between objects. The core idea is the measurable or conceptual distance that lies between two points.
間 combines 門 (gate) and 日 (sun), suggesting sunlight seen through a gap in a gate, which conveys the idea of an interval or space.
Picture a gate 門 with the sun 日 peeking through the gap between its doors. That gap is the interval or space that 間 represents.
For カン, imagine a can wedged in the gap of the gate, holding the doors apart: can -> カン, and the can creates the interval.
time
space (between); gap; interval; distance; stretch
time; pause
interval; period of time
human being; human; person; man; mankind; humankind
period; term; interval
week
(period of) a year
mistake; error; blunder
companion; fellow; friend; mate; comrade; partner; colleague; coworker; associate
moment; instant; second
to be mistaken; to be incorrect; to be wrong
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to get wrong; to do incorrectly
space; room; airspace
private; non-governmental; non-official; civilian; civil
to be in time (for)
world; society; people; the public
middle; midway; halfway; centre; center
time; labour; labor; effort
the other day; lately; recently; during this period
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
minutes (period of)
long time; several hours; long spell
soon; shortly; before long; in a short time; in a little while
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
night; nighttime
gap; opening; aperture; crevice; crack; chink; space
short term; short time
space; interval
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
indirection; indirectness
interval; break; pause; spare moment
near; close (to); nearby
short time
section (of track, etc.); segment; dimension
month-long period; month
valley; ravine; gorge; chasm
an instant; a split second; no time at all; time of an "ah!"
stupid; foolish; idiotic; inane
joining (a group); becoming a member (of); joining the ranks (of)
the point just before ...; the point of (doing); the verge (of); the eve (of)
living room (Western style); sitting room
interval; space; interstice; threshold
among the mountains
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
(Japanese-style) living room
being out of time; passing the deadline
dirt floor; room with dirt floor
layout (of a house or apartment); arrangement of rooms
eating between meals; snacking
frontage; width (of a building, plot of land, etc.)
moment; brief space of time
timetable (esp. a weekly school timetable); schedule
line-spacing in text; between the lines
hair's breadth
comprehensive medical check-up; thorough physical examination
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
during
daylight saving time; daylight savings time; summer time
among rocks
renting a room
tokonoma; alcove where art or flowers are displayed
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
periodic thinning (e.g. forest)
image of (an ideal) person
between right and center fielders (centre)
(your) time
(period of) one year
one hour
one week
around-the-clock system
living national treasure
humanity; human nature
human; human-like; as a person
human relations; personal relationships
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
rest period; intermission; break time; recess
how many hours
office hours; business hours; working hours
business hours; opening hours; office hours
(outer) space
a few hours; several hours; a couple of hours
period of time; time slot
limited time
commercial broadcasting
Western-style room
incessantly; without a pause
room to let; room for rent
long time; long interval; for quite some time
makeshift
to make do with; to manage with; to make shift
indirect
indirect tax
certain; sure; no doubt