最中
さいちゅう / さなか
saichuu
nounVocabularyLevel 37 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

最中 (さいちゅう (saichuu)) means "(in) the middle of". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

(in) the middle of

Also : (in) the midst of

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 最中 (さいちゅう) means 'in the middle of'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of in the middle of.

Example Sentences

私は最中が好きです。

わたしはさいちゅうがすきです。

I like (in) the middle of.

勉強の最中に電話が鳴った。

べんきょうのさいちゅうにでんわがなった。

The phone rang in the middle of studying.

Kanji in this word

最
Utmost
Kunもっと.も、つま
Onさい、しゅ
JLPT N3
中
Mean / Middle / Center
Kunなか、うち、あた.る
Onちゅう
JLPT N5

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