〜間に
Formation
N4TimeNeutral
Meaning
During the period of 〜, a specific action or event take place. It implies the action is not continuous throughout the whole period.
Examples
家族が寝ている間に、こっそり家を出た。
While my family was sleeping, I quietly left the house.
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