名詞+中(ちゅう)

N4

名詞+中(ちゅう)

Meishi + chuu

Noun + chuu (in the middle of ~)

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Explication

The grammar point 中 (ちゅう) is attached to a noun to indicate that something is currently happening, ongoing, or in the middle of a process. It is often used for activities like work, study, meetings, or events. The reading can change to じゅう with some words.

Structure

Modèle
Noun + 中(ちゅう)
NounThe activity or event currently happening.
Exemples: 勉強 (study), 仕事 (work), 会議 (meeting)
中(ちゅう)Indicates 'in the middle of' or 'during'.
Exemples: 勉強中 (in the middle of studying), 会議中 (during a meeting)

Exemples

Exemple 1
彼は仕事中です。
Kare wa shigotochuu desu.
He is in the middle of work.
Détail
he
topic marker
仕事work
in the middle of
ですis
Exemple 2
試験中、携帯電話を使ってはいけません。
Shiken chuu, keitai denwa wo tsukatte wa ikemasen.
During the exam, you must not use your mobile phone.
Détail
試験exam
during
携帯電話mobile phone
object marker
使ってuse (te-form)
topic/contrast marker
いけませんmust not
Exemple 3
映画を観ている最中に、彼は泣き始めました。
Eiga o mite iru saichuu ni, kare wa naki hajimemashita.
In the middle of watching the movie, he started to cry.
Détail
映画movie
object marker
観ているwatching
最中にin the middle of
he
topic marker
泣き始めましたstarted to cry
Remarque: 最中(さいちゅう) is a related word meaning 'in the midst of'.
Exemple 4
彼女は今勉強中です。
Kanojo wa ima benkyouchuu desu.
She is currently studying.
Détail
彼女she
topic marker
now
勉強study
in the middle of
ですis

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