〜間
Formation
N4
Meaning
Indicates that an action or state continues throughout the entire duration of a specific period. It is always followed by a verb or phrase representing a continuous action or state.
Examples
家族が寝ている間、本を読んでいました。
I was reading a book while my family was sleeping.
日本にいる間、ずっといい天気でした。
The weather was good the entire time I was in Japan.
友達を待っている間、ずっと本を読んでいました。
I was reading a book the whole time I was waiting for my friend.
子供が学校へ行っている間、私は家でずっと仕事をしていました。
While the children were at school, I was working at home all the time.
夏休みの間、毎日弟とプールへ行きました。
During the summer vacation, I went to the pool with my younger brother every day.
会議の間、ずっとメモを取っていました。
I was taking notes throughout the entire meeting.