中
なか · naka
Inside, middle, among
- inside, interior
- among, within
- middle, center, centre
high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?
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田中さんと話しました。
たなかさんとはなしました。
I talked with Mr. Tanaka.
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猫は家の中を探しました。
ねこはうちのなかをさがしました。
I searched inside the house for the cat.
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今日は、午前中も働きます。
きょうは、ごぜんちゅうもはたらきます。
Today I work in the morning too.
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田中さんと一緒に受け取ります。
たなかさんといっしょにうけとります。
I will receive it together with Mr. Tanaka.
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What does 中 mean?
Inside, middle, among. It can also mean: inside, interior; among, within; middle, center, centre.
How do you pronounce 中?
なか (naka). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 中?
JLPT N3 — intermediate. See the JLPT N3 guide.
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