noun
Used for physical or usable space where something can fit, be placed, or happen. Often overlaps with 空間, 場所, or 余地 depending on context.
この部屋には机を置くスペースがない。
There is no space in this room to put a desk.
駅の近くに駐車スペース
I looked for a parking space near the station.
noun
space between letters or words; blank space
Refers to a typed or written blank between characters, words, numbers, and similar text elements. Common with verbs such as 入れる, 空ける, and 削除する.
姓と名の間にスペースを入れてください。
Please put a space between your family name and given name.
余分なスペースを削除した。
I deleted the extra spaces.
noun
space used in printing; blank spacing piece
Technical printing use, especially in contexts such as typesetting or letterpress, for material or spacing that creates a blank interval.
活版印刷でいう「スペース」は、字間を空けるための込め物を指す。
In letterpress printing, a “space” refers to a filler used to create space between characters.
noun
Used for outer space, though ordinary Japanese more often uses 宇宙. This sense is especially common in compounds and industry terms such as スペースデブリ and スペースビジネス.
スペースデブリの増加が大きな問題になっている。
The increase in space debris has become a major problem.
その会社はスペースビジネスに参入した。
The company entered the space business.