Explanation：〜ながら
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"while"
Used to indicate that two actions are happening simultaneously. It is often translated as "while" or "as" in English and expresses that the first action is performed continuously as the second action takes place. The subject of both actions is typically the same.
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V（masu form）ます + ながら
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- Simultaneity: Describes two actions happening at the same time, with the main focus on the second action.
- Same Subject: The subject for both actions is generally the same.
- Verb Structure: The verb before "ながら" is in its ます-stem form (without the "ます").
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N5
Sample sentenes
私は たいてい 音楽を 聴きながら 勉強します。
I usually study while listening to music.
喫茶店で、本を 読みながら 友達を 待ちます。
I will wait for my friend at the cafe while reading a book.
教科書の 文を 見ながら、言ってください。
Please read the textbook out loud.
運転しながら スマホを 使ってはいけません。
People must not use their cell phone while driving.
トムさんは ギターを 弾きながら 歌えますか。
Can Tom sing a song while playing the guitar?
ちょっと コーヒーでも 飲みながら 話しませんか。
Would you like to talk while drinking some coffee or something else?
Vocabulary
| Japanese | English |
| きっさてん | coffee shop |
| きょうかしょ | textbook |
| うんてんする | to drive |
| ひく | to play |
