← Dictionary
中
middle · inside · center · during
N5On: ちゅう、じゅうKun: なか
Memory Aid
This kanji clearly depicts a line running through the **middle** of a square, representing 'center' or 'inside'.
'Naka' (中) sounds like a 'knack' for finding the **middle** of things.
'Chuu' (中) sounds like a 'chew' that happens **during** your meal.
Vocabulary
中なかinside, middle
中国ちゅうごくChina
一日中いちにちじゅうall day long
午前中ごぜんちゅうin the morning
真ん中まんなかexact center, dead center
Example Sentences
部屋の中に猫がいます。
There is a cat inside the room.
日本は今、夏休み中です。
Japan is currently in the middle of summer vacation.
私は一日中、家にいました。
I was at home all day long.
子供たちは公園の真ん中で遊んでいます。
The children are playing in the middle of the park.