How to Say ‘In the course of; while’ in Japanese
中で
naka de
[nah-kah deh]
💬 Usage Tip: [〜中で] often means "in the course of" or "while doing," not just physical "inside." So [働く中で] means "while working" or "through the experience of working."
Phrase Breakdown
中
naka
[nah-kah]
inside; during
Refers to the middle of something, or within a situation or process.
仕事の中で大切な価値観が見えてきます。
Important values become visible in the course of work.
で
de
[deh]
in; at
A particle meaning in, at, or within a context.
仕事の中で大切な価値観が見えてきます。
Important values become visible in the course of work.
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