～最中に JLPT N3

Formation

Verb-て form + いる + 最中に, Noun + の + 最中に

Explanation

The ～最中に grammar point is used to indicate that something happens during the middle of an action or situation. It can be translated as 'in the middle of' or 'while' in English. It often involves appending 最中に to a verb in 〜ている form or a noun plus の.

Example sentences

• 昼寝をしている最中に電話が鳴った。

  The phone rang while I was taking a nap.

  Hirune o shiteiru saichuu ni denwa ga natta.

• 料理を作っている最中に火事が起こった。

  A fire broke out in the middle of cooking.

  Ryouri o tsukutteiru saichuu ni kaji ga okotta.

• 会議の最中に急な用事で出なければならなかった。

  I had to leave during the meeting because of an urgent matter.

  Kaigi no saichuu ni kyuu na youji de denakereba naranakatta.

• 試験の最中に地震が起こった。

  An earthquake occurred during the exam.

  Shiken no saichuu ni jishin ga okotta.