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JLPT N4 Elementary

この間

The other day, recently, or during this period.

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此の間 an uncommon kanji version
1 Noun, Adverb

The other day" / "Recently

Identifies a specific, distinct occasion that occurred in the recent past.

Example

この間 、 駅前 で 田中 さん に 会いました 。

I met Tanaka-san in front of the station the other day.

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2 Noun, Adverb

During this period

Refers to a continuous interval or duration of time leading up to the present.

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この間
このあいだ, このかん
The other day, recently, or during this period.
Example

この言葉を覚えましょう。

Let's memorize this word.

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