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while driving; while in motion; while running (of a vehicle)
Describes the state of a vehicle being in motion on the road or tracks. Frequently seen on safety signs and in traffic regulations, and almost always refers to vehicles rather than people.
走行中はシートベルトを着用してください。
Please wear your seatbelt while the vehicle is in motion.
走行中のスマホ操作は禁止されている。
Using a smartphone while driving is prohibited.
走行中に突然エンジンが止まって、とても怖い思いをした。
The engine suddenly stopped while driving, and it was a very scary experience.
A compound of 走行 (traveling, running of a vehicle) and 中 (during). Refers to the state of a vehicle being in motion. Very commonly seen on signs, in safety instructions, and in traffic-related contexts. Almost always refers to vehicles (cars, trains, buses), not people running.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 走行中の車両: a vehicle in motion
- 走行中は席を立たないでください: please do not stand while the vehicle is moving
- 走行中に異音がする: to hear a strange noise while driving
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 運転中 — while driving (focuses on the driver's activity)
- 停車中 — while stopped (the opposite state)
- 移動中 — while moving; in transit (broader, includes walking or any travel)