while you are at it, on the way

Beginner

15-20 min

very common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Doing something additionally while doing the main action.

[Verb dictionary/た form/Noun + の] + ついでに

買い物のついでに、郵便局に寄った。

Kaimono no tsuide ni, yuubinkyoku ni yotta.

While I was out shopping, I stopped by the post office.

散歩するついでに、パンを買ってきて。

Sanpo suru tsuide ni, pan wo katte kite.

While you are going for a walk, buy some bread.

The additional action is secondary.

～際に

when, at the time of, on the occasion of

～ために (tame ni)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~

～のに (noni)

although ~, despite ~, even though ~

～にもかかわらず

despite ~, in spite of ~

～ようになる

come to ~, become able to ~, reach the point where ~

Very useful for daily conversation.

JLPTBooks Editorial Team

Japanese Language Education Specialists

Last updated: Jan 2

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