meanwhile

合間、その間

ある出来事と次の出来事の間の時間。

やさしい英語で： The time between one event and another.

• In the meanwhile, we waited outside.
• The repairs start tomorrow; in the meanwhile, use the other door.
• She will arrive soon, but we can eat in the meanwhile.

類義語： meantime, interval

よく使う表現： in the meanwhile, during the meanwhile

一方、その間

同じ時間に起きている別の出来事を述べるときに使う。

やさしい英語で： Used to introduce something else that is happening at the same time.

• We were cooking. Meanwhile, Dad was setting the table.
• The north had heavy rain. Meanwhile, the south stayed dry.
• Our team lost. Meanwhile, our rivals won easily.

類義語： at the same time

よく使う表現： meanwhile elsewhere, meanwhile back home, meanwhile outside, meanwhile at home

それまで、その間

別の出来事が起きるまでの間に。

やさしい英語で： During the time before something else happens.

• Dinner will be ready soon; meanwhile, have some bread.
• The new office opens next month. Meanwhile, we work from home.
• Help is coming. Meanwhile, keep the injured person warm.

類義語： in the meantime, until then

よく使う表現： meanwhile keep working, meanwhile stay here