What does 中 mean in Japanese?

中 (なか) means "inside / middle" in Japanese. It is a JLPT N5 level vocabulary word in the places category.

How do you pronounce 中?

中 is read as なか (romanized: naka).

中

なか

naka

inside / middle

📍 Places & Locations • JLPT N5

箱の中に何がありますか。

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