ちゅう
中

noun, prefix, suffix

  1. medium, average, middle.

noun

  1. moderation.
  2. middle school. Abbreviation.
  3. China. Abbreviation.
  4. volume two (of three). Abbreviation.

noun used as a suffix

  1. during (a certain time when one did or is doing something), under (construction, etc.), while.
  2. in, out of, of the.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
ちゅう
中
 中 ちゅう ✔

Contained Kanji Breakdown

in, inside, middle
なか　チュウ　うち (1st, N5)
mouth
くち　コウ　ク (1st, N4)
number one, line, rod radical (no. 2)
コン　シ　ジョ