Learn Japanese grammar: 間に 【あいだに】(aida ni).
Meaning: 間に (aida ni) is used to express “while” or “during” a certain activity. It can also express the the relationship or space between 2 or more people/things.
It is often used to explain the current situation, and then is followed up with some new event or information.
Here’s a simple example:
待っている間に本を読んだ。
matteiru aida ni hon o yonda.
I read a book while I waited.
間に - Example Sentences 例文
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Example #1
日本にいる間に、日本語が上手になりたいです。
Example #2
彼を待っている間にユーチューブを見ていた。
Example #3
電車を待っている間にこの雑誌でも読んでください。
Example #4
この二人の間にどのような関係が生まれますか？
Example #5
名古屋は東京と大阪の間にあります。
Example #6
休みの間に漢字を200個覚えた。
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