Explanation
Express 'in the middle of', 'during', or 'in the process of'.
Formation
Noun + 中 (ちゅう)
Detailed explanation
The 中 (ちゅう) grammar point is used to express that something is in the middle of, during, or in the process of happening. It is attached to a noun to convey this meaning (e.g., 勉強中, 仕事中, 会議中). It is also sometimes read as じゅう depending on the word (e.g., 授業中).
Examples
彼は仕事中です。
Kare wa shigotochuu desu.
He is in the middle of work.
試験中、携帯電話を使ってはいけません。
Shiken chuu, keitai denwa wo tsukatte wa ikemasen.
During the exam, you must not use your mobile phone.
映画を観ている最中に、彼は泣き始めました。
Eiga o mite iru saichuu ni, kare wa naki hajimemashita.
In the middle of watching the movie, he started to cry.
彼女は今勉強中です。
Kanojo wa ima benkyouchuu desu.
She is currently studying.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.