Japanese word

中ほど

Pronunciation

Romajinakahodo

Meaning

  • nounmiddle

Example

話の中ほどで、先生が質問しました。hanashi no naka ho do de sen sei ga shitsu mon shi ma shi ta

The teacher asked a question in the middle of the talk.

Illustration for 中ほど (middle)

More examples

駅までの道の中ほどで、友達に会いました。eki ma de no michi no naka ho do de tomo dachi ni a i ma shi ta

I met a friend halfway to the station.

Core concept

Describes the central stretch of an unfolding event, period, or series, often with a sense of approximate halfway progress.

Common phrases

  • 道の中ほどmichi no naka ho do

    middle of the road

Similar words

中盤chūban: The middle section of an event, period, or series with a clear progression from start to finish.
半ばnakaba: The middle part of a period, process, or journey, often near the halfway point.
中頃nakagoro: A point or stretch of time that is close to the middle of an event or period.

Definition in Japanese

ある物事の始めと終わりの間にある、およそ中央の部分。a ru mono goto no haji me to o wa ri no aida ni a ru o yo so chū ō no bu bun

Word origin

中ほど (nakahodo) combines 中 (naka, "middle") with ほど (hodo, "extent or degree"), so the word denotes a middle portion or stage.

Usage tips

  • In a speech, meeting, or journey, 中ほど (nakahodo) marks a stage that has a clear beginning and end rather than a fixed physical location.

Other meanings

  • midwaynoun

Opposites

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