What does ひび mean?
ひび is a Japanese noun meaning “crack (in a surface)” in English. It can also be translated as “rift (in a relationship)” depending on context. It is written as ひび in hiragana, and hibi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
壁にひびが入っている。
There's a crack in the wall.
その事件で二人の友情にひびが入った。
The incident put a strain on their friendship.