退屈な講義の最中に、彼はあくびを噛み殺した。
He stifled a yawn during the boring lecture.
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The power went out in the middle of the meeting.
厳かな儀式の最中、神官が祝詞を奏上した。
In the midst of a solemn ceremony, the Shinto priest recited the ritual prayer.
退屈な講義の最中に、つい大きな欠伸をしてしまった。
In the middle of the boring lecture, I accidentally let out a big yawn.
祭りの最中、神社から簫鼓の音が響いてきた
In the middle of the festival, the sound of flutes and drums echoed from the shrine.
昼寝の最中に、束の間の華胥之国を訪れた。
During a nap, I visited the fleeting ideal land of Kasyo.
Usage Notes
Used when an event occurs while another action or state is ongoing.
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