Decoded Slug: Noun の 間に (〜no aida ni)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
Noun の 間に (〜no aida ni)
Noun の 間に (〜no aida ni)
Short explanation:
Expresses 'while' or 'during' a specific period or time.
Formation:
Noun + の間に
Examples:
昼休みの間に銀行に行きます。
Hiruyasumi no aida ni ginkou ni ikimasu.
I will go to the bank during lunch break.
夏休みの間に海外旅行に行く予定です。
Natsuyasumi no aida ni kaigai ryokou ni iku yotei desu.
I plan to go on an overseas trip during the summer vacation.
子供たちが学校の間に買い物に行きました。
Kodomo-tachi ga gakkou no aida ni kaimono ni ikimashita.
I went shopping while the kids were at school.
母の日の間にお母さんにプレゼントを送りました。
Haha no hi no aida ni okaasan ni purezento wo okurimashita.
I sent a gift to my mother during Mother's Day.
Long explanation:
The Noun の 間に grammar point is used to indicate a specific period or time during which an action takes place. It is often translated as 'while' or 'during' in English. This grammar point requires a noun to represent the time or period.
