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さいちゅう
最中

Quick Info
1. In the middle of A

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Meaning
In the middle of A
JLPT level: N2 | Other grammar in 'Time, Situation':
Politeness: not marked (suggest) | Related meaning(s): ところ (same), ながら (similar), 時 (similar) (add related)

How to Use
Examples (5)
User sentences (17)
Construction
Verb: て-formA+ いる+最中+に
(optional)
NounA+の+最中+に
(optional)
い-adjectiveA+最中+に
(optional)

Usages notes (by users)
  • 好き?
    0
    the following phrase often indicates an interruption of A, or something unwanted and unplanned.
    Written by berndbausch 6 days ago



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「電話で話している最中突然電話が切れました。」
In the middle of talking on the phone the phone was suddenly disconnected.
Helpful? 6 | Something incorrect?
「つまらない授業の最中寝続けました。」
I fell asleep in the middle of a boring lesson.
Helpful? 2 | Something incorrect?
「車に乗っている最中地震が起きました。」
While I was having a ride in a car there was an earthquake!
Helpful? 3 | Something incorrect?
「夢を見ている最中、急に起きました。」
I suddenly woke up in the middle of (seeing) a dream.
Helpful? 0 | Something incorrect?
「生徒と外で給食を食べている最中、急に目の前にゴジラが現れた！」
While I was eating lunch outside with the students, Godzilla suddenly appeared before my eyes!
Helpful? 5 | Something incorrect?

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Discussion about this grammar

mireille
Years studied: 3 | Studying: JLPT N3 & JLPT 2級

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元気 好き
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I-adjective + 最中 is also possible

夏の一番暑い最中に引っ越しをしたので、大変でした
このメッセージが好き！ 1
written 3+ years ago.
マイコー Site admin
Years studied: Too many (not enough!) | Studying: 適当に

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元気 好き
29329 953
はんこ ポスト
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Thanks!
このメッセージが好き！ 0
written 3+ years ago.
fareastfurfaro Grammar mod.
Years studied: 4 | Studying: JLPT N1

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元気 好き
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はんこ ポスト
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最中に is also valid.
このメッセージが好き！ 0
written 3+ years ago.
マイコー Site admin
Years studied: Too many (not enough!) | Studying: 適当に

avatar
元気 好き
29329 953
はんこ ポスト
37 4412
Quote
Thanks!
このメッセージが好き！ 0
written 3+ years ago.