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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 中

中
ちゅう
Freq #303
1

Common noun

medium (size); average (grade, level, etc.); middle

2

Suffix

in; within; out of (e.g. ten people); among

Examples
空気中のごく小さい粒子がガンのもとになり得る。
Tiny particles in the air can cause cancer.
ある調査によると、今日では５人中３人が外交問題には無関心のようだ。
According to a survey, three in five people today are indifferent to foreign affairs.
１０人中３人はビデオを持っている。
Three out of ten persons have a video.
3

Suffix

during; while; in (the course of); within (a period); throughout

Examples
彼は旅行中に病気になった。
He got sick during the trip.
4

Suffix

currently (doing); in the process of; in the middle of; under (e.g. construction, investigation)

Examples
隣の部屋では会議中です。
There is a conference going on in the next room.
5

Common noun

middle way; moderation

6

Common noun

second volume (of three)

7

Abbreviation; Common noun

junior high school; middle school

8

Abbreviation; Common noun

China

Kanji in this Word

中
4 strokes
Frequency: 11
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

in
inside
middle
mean
center

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なか
うち
あた.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あたる
かなえ
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