1.
on the way, en route
While traveling from one place to another.
2.
in the middle, halfway through
During the course of an activity or process, before completion.
途中 indicates being partway through something (travel or activity).
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 〜の途中で: in the middle of ~, on the way to ~
- 途中から: from partway through
- 途中まで: up to a certain point
- 途中下車|げしゃ}: stopping off (during a journey)
EXAMPLES BY CONTEXT:
- 通勤の途中: on the way to work
- 話の途中: in the middle of talking
- 途中でやめる: to quit partway through