〜最中に
Formation
N3TimeNeutral
Variations
最中
Meaning
Indicates that something happens exactly while another action is in progress. Often used with actions that have some duration.
Note
Specifically emphasizes that something happened at the exact peak or middle of another action. It is often used for unexpected interruptions or events that occur while something is in progress.
Examples
電話をしている最中に、チャイムが鳴った。
In the middle of a phone call, the chime rang.
料理を作っている最中に、火傷をしてしまった。
While I was cooking, I got burned.
シャワーを浴びている最中、停電になった。
While I was taking a shower, there was a power outage.
授業の最中に、お腹が鳴ってしまった。
My stomach growled in the middle of class.
会議の最中に、携帯電話が鳴り出した。
In the middle of the meeting, my cell phone started ringing.
食事の最中、客が来た。
A guest arrived in the middle of the meal.