JLPT N3 Grammar (uchi ni)

Meaning

while; before ~

Level: JLPT N3

How to use

Verb (casual form)うちに
Noun + の
な-adjective + な
い-adjective
uchi ni うちに jlpt n3 grammar meaning 文法 例文 japanese flashcards

Learn Japanese grammar: (uchi ni). Meaning: while; before ~.

This usually expresses taking advantage of an opportunity and to use a certain time wisely.

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Example #1

あかるいうちに、かえりましょう。
akarui uchi ni, kaerimashou.
Let's head home while it's still light outside.
Example #2

わすれないうちに、メモをしておこう。
wasurenai uchi ni, memo o shite okou.
Let's write a memo before you forget.
Example #3

これはまだあたたかいうちにはやくたべてください。
kore wa mada atatakai uchi ni hayaku tabete kudasai.
Please eat this while it is still warm.
Example #4

さくらがきれいなうちにおはなみにいきましょう。
sakura ga kireina uchini ohanami ni ikimashou.
Let's go and watch the Sakura cherry blossoms while they are beautiful.
Example #5

りょうしんがげんきなうちにりょこうにつれていきたい。
ryoushin ga genkina uchini ryokou ni tsureteikitai.
I want to take my parents on a trip while they are still energetic.
Example #6

わかいうちにいっしょうけんめいべんきょうしなさい。
wakai uchini isshoukenmei benkyou shinasai.
Study to your absolute best while you are young.
Example #7

こどもがねているうちにそうじをしてしまいましょう。
kodomo ga neteiru uchini souji o shiteshimaimashou.
Let's clean up while the children are sleeping.
Example #8

あめがふらないうちに、かえりましょう。
ame ga furanai uchi in, kaerimashou.
Let's head home now while the rain is stopped.
Example #9

どくしんのうちに、たくさんあそんでおきたい。
dokushin no uchi ni, takusan asonde okitai.
I want to enjoy life as much as I can while I am still single.

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