Signification
Expressing an action happening during another.
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesご飯を食べている___、友達から電話がかかってきた。
お母さんが買い物に行っている___、部屋を掃除した。
夏休みの___、たくさん本を読んだ。
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Derived from the noun 間 (ma), meaning 'interval,' 'space,' or 'between.' The particle に (ni) indicates location or time. Over time, the combination came to express the idea of an action occurring within the duration or interval of another event or state. Its usage can be traced back to classical Japanese literature, where similar constructions conveyed the sense of 'while' or 'during.' The concept of 'interval' or 'in-betweenness' is fundamental to its meaning, emphasizing that the main action takes place within a defined period set by another ongoing event.