その間かん
Meanings
Adverb
Noun
1. in the meanwhile; during the time
You two rest, and I'll be searching in the meantime.
Kanji used
interval
Pitch accent
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Composed of
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
Examples (17 in total)
He was silent all the time.
The TV was on all the time.
How about taking a bath to feel refreshed in the meantime?
He kept on working all the while.
I was here all the time.
I was there all the time.
You two rest, and I'll be searching in the meantime.
Why were you silent all the time?
I want you to stay behind in the meantime.
They kept talking all the time.
In the meantime, let's take our time to formulate a plan.
We were talking to each other all the time.
Meanwhile, the introduction of each player is proceeding one by one.
I spent my summer vacation there, during which I enjoyed surfing.
I lived three years in Paris during which time I learned French.
Mother was busily cooking; in the meantime, I was just watching TV.
He'll be back in two hours. In the meantime, let's prepare dinner.