Explanation:〜ついでに
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"〜する機会を利用して"
「何かを行う機会を利用して、他のこともする」と言う時に使う表現。
"make use of the opportunity of taking action X to do Y."
Used when doing something else in addition to what was originally intended.
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V(dictionary form / ta form) + ついでに
N + のついでに
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- Opportunity: "〜ついでに" is used when you take advantage of one action to do something else at the same time, usually because it’s convenient.
- Secondary Action: The second action is often less important than the first, and it’s done because it fits naturally with the primary action.
- Attaches to Verbs and Nouns: This expression can be used with verbs or nouns that are associated with a particular action or event.
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N3
Sample sentenes
部屋を掃除するついでにお風呂も洗っておきました。
I took the opportunity to clean the bathroom while I was cleaning the room.
薬局へ薬を買いにいったついでに、トイレットペーパーも買った。
I went to the pharmacy to buy medicine and also bought toilet paper while I was there.
Amazonで教科書を買うついでに、漫画も買った。
I took the opportunity to add some manga to my order when I was purchasing a textbook on Amazon.
東京へ出張のついでに、東京に住んでいる友達に会った。
I took advantage of my business trip to Tokyo to catch up with my friend who lives there.
犬の散歩のついでに、郵便ポストに手紙を出してきた。
I took my dog for a walk and also dropped off a letter at the mailbox.
モールで映画を見るついでに、買い物した。
I did some shopping while I was at the mall to see a movie.
友達を訪ねたついでに、近くのカフェにも寄った。
While visiting my friend, I also dropped by a nearby café.
Vocabulary
Japanese |
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薬局 | やっきょく | pharmacy |
漫画 | まんが | comic |
出張 | しゅっちょう | business trip |
散歩 | さんぽ | stroll |
訪ねる | たずねる | to visit |
寄る | よる | to drop by |