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～最中に (saichuu ni) - In the middle of
[Noun/Verb ている] + 最中に
Quick answer
[Noun/Verb ている] + 最中に means "In the middle of / While doing". It is a N3 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
In the middle of / While doing
Explanation
Emphasizes that something is happening right in the middle of an action.
Examples
会議の最中に、電話が鳴った。
かいぎのさいちゅうに、でんわがなった。
The phone rang in the middle of the meeting.
食事をしている最中に、地震が起きた。
しょくじをしているさいちゅうに、じしんがおきた。
An earthquake occurred while we were eating.
Practice this grammar
[Noun/Verb ている] + 最中に
Which sentence correctly uses "～最中に (saichuu ni) - In the middle of"?