~中

~中

~ちゅう

During, while ~ing; throughout

N5suffix·~chuu

How to remember it

Means "in the middle of ~"; attach to a noun or stem to show duration.

Example sentences

  • 授業中はスマホを使わないでください。

    じゅぎょうちゅうはスマホをつかわないでください。

    Please don't use your phone during class.

  • 会議中に電話が鳴りました。

    かいぎちゅうにでんわがなりました。

    A phone rang during the meeting.

Usage

Suffix meaning "during/in the middle of"; follows a noun like 授業 or 会議.

Related words

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