JLPT N4 Neutral

te iru aida ni

Expresses 'while' or 'during the time' something is happening.

"While (an ongoing action continues)" - pairs with an ongoing verb.

Formation

Explanation

The ~ている間に grammar point is used to express that an action or event occurs during the time another action or event is happening. It is often translated to 'while' or 'during the time' in English. It is formed by combining the て-form of a verb with いる and adding 間に.

Example sentences

Time Window (During / While It Lasts)