English–Japanese

“middle stage” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichūban

Example

試合は中盤に入りました。shi ai wa chū ban ni hai ri ma shi ta

The game has entered the middle stage.

Illustration for 中盤 (middle stage)

How to say “middle stage” in Japanese

“Middle stage” in Japanese is 中盤 (chūban).

Describes the part of a game, event, or process that comes after the opening and before the final stage.

Full entry for 中盤: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 中盤

交渉は中盤で大きな転機を迎えました。kō shō wa chū ban de ō ki na ten ki o muka e ma shi ta

The negotiations reached a major turning point at the midpoint.

Tips for using 中盤

  • In everyday English, midway through is often more natural than middle stage for a game, while 中盤 (chūban) also naturally describes the progress of a negotiation or project.

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