の間に

JLPT Level: N3

Meanings

while

during

between

in the period of

Usage

Noun の間に

Verbている間に

Verbている間

Noun の間

Explanation

The expression の間に marks a period of time during which another event occurs or a change happens. It focuses on what happens within that span or while that condition holds. It often conveys that something takes place within a window, sometimes unexpectedly or as a result of being in that time frame. It can also imply that the situation is temporary and bounded by the period described. Typical contexts include describing a change, a chance occurrence, or a contrast between what is happening during that time and what happens outside of it.

夏休みの間に、山へ登る予定だ。

なつやすみのあいだに、やまへのぼるよていだ。

During the summer vacation, I plan to climb a mountain.

授業中の練習の間に、彼はノートを取っていた。

じゅぎょうちゅうのれんしゅうのあいだに、かれはノートをとっていた。

During the practice in class, he was taking notes.

友達と会っている間に、彼から連絡が来た。

ともだちとあっているあいだに、かれかられんらくがきた。

While I was meeting my friend, I received a message from him.

雨が降っている間に、家に着いた。

あめがふっているあいだに、いえに　ついた。

I arrived home while it was raining.