Meaning of ながら in Japanese
Definition of ながら
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(prt) while; during; as
彼女は身振りを交えながら演説した。
She accompanied her speech with gestures. -
while; although; though; despite; in spite of; notwithstanding
わずかながら稼いだ金を彼は本に使った。
What little money he earned he spent on books. - all; both
- as (i.e. "as always", "as long ago"); in (i.e. "in tears")
Words related to ながら
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(adv) just like
３人の少年はさながら猿のように木に登った。
Three boys climbed the trees like a bunch of monkeys.
- (n) flower pattern
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(adv) even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
また同じ失敗をするなんて、我ながら愚かだと思う。
It is silly of me to have made the same mistake twice.
- (adv) to the best of my ability, poor though it be
- (exp) I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
- (adv) both
- (n) letter-closing phrase expressing regret for a delay
- (adv) while at a distance; indirectly; casually
