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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説明

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.

構造

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

1
彼は仕事中です。
Kare wa shigotochuu desu.
He is in the middle of work.
分解
he
topic marker
仕事work
in the middle of
ですis
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.
分解
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
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.
分解
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
注意: 最中(さいちゅう) is a related word meaning 'in the midst of'.
4
彼女は今勉強中です。
Kanojo wa ima benkyouchuu desu.
She is currently studying.
分解
彼女she
topic marker
now
勉強study
in the middle of
ですis

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