Explanation
Expresses 'while' or 'during' a specific period or time.
Formation
Noun + の間に
Detailed 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.
Examples
昼休みの間に銀行に行きます。
Hiruyasumi no aida ni ginkou ni ikimasu.
I will go to the bank during lunch break.
夏休みの間に海外旅行に行く予定です。
Natsuyasumi no aida ni kaigai ryokou ni iku yotei desu.
I plan to go on an overseas trip during the summer vacation.
子供たちが学校の間に買い物に行きました。
Kodomo-tachi ga gakkou no aida ni kaimono ni ikimashita.
I went shopping while the kids were at school.
母の日にお母さんにプレゼントを送りました。
Haha no hi ni okaasan ni purezento o okurimashita.
I sent a gift to my mother on Mother’s Day.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.