N2
さなか (sanaka)
さなか
in the middle of; during; in the thick of
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used to emphasize that something is happening at the very peak or height of an activity, event, or season. Often used with situations that are intense or inconvenient. (〜のさなか)
📝 Example Sentences
彼は試験勉強のさなかに、気分が悪くなった。
He felt ill in the middle of studying for his exams.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "さなか"!
嵐の_______、停電が起こった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 嵐の真っ最中であることを表す。
English: It indicates being in the very middle of a storm.
English: It indicates being in the very middle of a storm.
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