~中

~ちゅう

During, while, in the middle of ~

N5suffix·~chuu

How to remember it

中 (middle) attached to a noun = "during that activity/state".

Example sentences

  • 授業中は電話を使わないでください。

    じゅぎょうちゅうはでんわをつかわないでください。

    Please don't use your phone during class.

  • 今、会議中です。

    いま、かいぎちゅうです。

    I'm in a meeting right now.

Usage

Suffix on nouns; implies an action/state currently underway.

Related words

途中最中以内

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