Meaning

Primary

Inside

Alternatives

In, Middle, Center

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

なか
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it uses the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word:

There's a sound coming from inside the wall. It sounds like a knock, knock, knock noise. You break down the wall, and there's some creepy dude standing inside. He is the knocker (なか).

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 中にいる

    to be inside

    中にある

    to be inside

    中に入る

    to go inside

Context Sentences

はやく中に入ろう。

Let's go inside quickly.

このグループの中に、レイチェルはいますか?

Is Rachel in this group?

川の中からビキニの女が出てきた。

A woman in a bikini came out of the river.

Kanji Composition