〜あいだに
- Pattern
- 〜あいだに
- Level
- N4
- Meaning
- Within the time that / while
- Attaches to
- Noun + の / Verb (progressive) + ている
- Nuance & register
Used when an action occurs during a set period.
- Example
留守のあいだに、誰かが来たようだ。 It seems someone came while I was out.
- Easily confused with
〜あいだ: 'あいだ' is for continuous states, 'あいだに' is for momentary actions.