Grammar a Day - Level 1 [ 隙に (sukini) ]

隙に (sukini) - While 〜 To take advantage of a moment of time to do
something　(there is an element of cunning in its meaning)

--- Examples ---
皆さん、ジョンさんがいないすきに、サプライズパーティーを整えましょう。
1. Lets prepare the surprise party for John in his absence.

皆が前を向いているすきにぎゅっと手を引いてほしいんだ。
2. Taken from lyrics of 'Invitation' by Shibasaki Kou） I want you to take
me by the hand while everyone else is looking the other way.

先生が余所見をしているすきに、ラッブレターをきみが渡してくれたんだな。
3. While the teacher's attention was momentarily distracted you passed me
a love letter didn't you.　

--- Comments ---
Is this the same 'suki' as in 'sukiari', like when someone drops their
guard and you grab them? (contributor: Tensigh)

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