ONちゅう、じゅう
KUNなか
Meanings
middleinsidecenterduring
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How to remember

This kanji clearly depicts a line running through the **middle** of a square, representing 'center' or 'inside'.
'Naka' (中) sounds like a 'knack' for finding the **middle** of things.
'Chuu' (中) sounds like a 'chew' that happens **during** your meal.

Vocabulary

なか
inside, middle
中国ちゅうごく
China
一日中いちにちじゅう
all day long
午前中ごぜんちゅう
in the morning
真ん中まんなか
exact center, dead center

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