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Breakdown of maniau
interval
間
The sun appears between the gate doors at a regular interval.
fit
合
You assemble a mouth, but it doesn't fit into the face of the robot you're building.
Usages of maniau
遅くて も、 間に合います。osokute mo, maniaimasu.
Even if I’m late, I’ll make it on time.
電車 に 間に合いました。densha ni maniaimashita.
I caught the train.
バス に 間に合わなかった。basu ni maniawanakatta.
I missed the bus.
電車 に 間に合って よかった。densha ni maniatte yokatta.
I’m glad I made it in time for the train.
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