Japanese

ちゅう
Meaning: middle; during; in the process of
Part of Speech: Noun, Suffix

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Example sentences

授業中は静かにしてください。
Please be quiet during class.
料理中に包丁で指を切ってしまった。
I accidentally cut my finger with a knife while cooking.
ダイエット中なのに、つい甘いものを食べてしまった。
Even though I'm on a diet, I accidentally ate something sweet.
授業中にふざけてばかりいると、先生に怒られますよ。
If you keep fooling around during class, the teacher will get mad at you.
講義中、あまりに眠くて居眠りをしてしまった。
I was so sleepy during the lecture that I almost fell asleep.

Usage Notes

Used as a suffix to indicate that something is currently happening or within a certain range.

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