Noun の 間に JLPT N4 Neutral
〜no aida ni
Expresses 'while' or 'during' a specific period or time.
Simple time-window marker - "during (a period)".
Formation
Noun + の間に
Explanation
The Noun の 間に grammar point is used to indicate a specific period or time during which an action takes place. It is often translated as 'while' or 'during' in English. This grammar point requires a noun to represent the time or period.
Example sentences
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I will go to the bank during lunch break.
Hiruyasumi no aida ni ginkou ni ikimasu.
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I plan to go on an overseas trip during the summer vacation.
Natsuyasumi no aida ni kaigai ryokou ni iku yotei desu.
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I went shopping while the kids were at school.
Kodomo-tachi ga gakkou no aida ni kaimono ni ikimashita.
Time Window (During / While It Lasts)
- ~うちに JLPT N3
- Verb ている間に JLPT N4