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JLPT N4 Grammar

〜ながら

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N4 · Other · 〜ながら

Meaning

while V-ing

Structure

〜ながら

Explanation

ながら means one person does two actions at the same time.

Usage

It follows the verb stem, and the second action is usually the main one.

Example

ラジオを聞きながら、朝ご飯を作ります。

I make breakfast while listening to the radio.

Common Mistake

The subject of both actions is usually the same.

Memory Tip

Memorize “〜ながら” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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