Vocabulary

What does この間 (このあいだ, konoaida) mean?

この間 (このあいだ, konoaida) means the other day, recently.

Quick facts
Readingこのあいだ
Romajikonoaida
Part of speechnoun, adverb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
このあいだ
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkonoaida

the other day, recently

GenkiGenki 16
  1. 1noun · adverb the other day; lately; recently
  2. 2noun · adverb meanwhile; in the meantime

Example sentences

  • I'll return the book I borrowed the other day.

  • The other day, I met my teacher at the station.

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