途中
とちゅう
JLPT N5 · vocab_basic
Meaning
on the way, midway, in the middle of
Examples

途中で雨が降ってきました。

It started raining on the way.

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📖 How to Use

「途中」means "on the way, midway, in the middle of." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.

⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes

「途中」is read as「とちゅう」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

もんだい1 & もんだい2

「途中」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 「途中」mean in Japanese?+
「途中」means "on the way, midway, in the middle of". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「途中」?+
「途中」is read as「とちゅう」.
Is 「途中」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「途中」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「途中」?+
途中で雨が降ってきました。 — It started raining on the way.

Practice 「途中」 with spaced repetition