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VocabJLPT N3

(in) the middle of

Noun

Definitions

1. (in) the middle of
2. (in) the midst of

This noun means "in the middle of" or "at the height of" something, emphasizing that an action or event is at its peak or most intense point. It is used to indicate that something is happening right in the midst of another ongoing event or situation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My umbrella broke in the middle of the rain — worst day ever!

Sentence 2

Oh, I was in the middle of tidying up and found old photos — now I can't stop looking!

Sentence 3

I'm in the middle of a change right now — I can't go back to who I used to be.

Sentence 4

He said, "I'm in the middle of a challenge, so it's okay to fail."

Sentence 5

Stop laughing — we're in the middle of a serious conversation.