Definition: 意味
during; while; medium; middle
Learn Japanese vocabulary: 中 【ちゅう】(chuu)
Meaning:
- during (a certain time when one did or is doing something); under (construction, etc.); while; currently
- medium; average; middle
- can also refer to China or middle school.
Type: Noun, Prefix, Suffix
Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary
中 - Example Sentences 例文
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Example #1
今、勉強中です。
いま、べんきょうちゅうです。
ima, benkyou chuu desu.
I am studying now.
Example #2
彼は今電話中です。
かれはいまでんわちゅうです。
kare wa ima denwa chuu desu.
He is on the phone right now.
Example #3
彼は仕事中に倒れた。
かれはしごとちゅうにたおれた。
kare wa shigoto chuu ni taoreta.
He collapsed on the job.
Example #4
昨日は、一日中営業で外回りでした。
きのうは、いちにちちゅうえいぎょうでそとまわりでした。
kinou wa, ichinichichuu eigyou de sotomawari deshita.
I was out of office all day for sales.
Example #5
このパソコンは現在使用中です。
このパソコンはげんざいしようちゅうです。
kono pasokon wa genzai shiyou chuu desu.
This computer is currently being used.
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