17524
Probably a very simple question for those more familiar with Japanese
language. How この間 are usually pronounced? Dictionary gives both このかん and
このあいだ, I was wondering which one is most likely to be used in modern language,
and is there any significant difference in meaning between pronunciations?
CC BY-SA 3.0
2014-06-21T14:43:25.593
17523
2014-06-21T15:32:38.003
6632
question
words usage pronunciation
この間 pronunciation
Both are used, but the possible reading depends on the meaning.

**during this time period** : このかん or このあいだ (I think both are OK)

> I have been sitting here for the last two hours. **During this period** ,
> nobody came.  
>  2時間前からここに座っている。この間【あいだ／かん】、ここには誰も来なかった。

**the other day** : このあいだ

> I went to a movie with my family **the other day**.  
>  この間【あいだ】、家族と映画に行きました。
CC BY-SA 3.0
2014-06-21T15:32:38.003
17524
2014-06-21T15:32:38.003
5010
17523
answer