JLPT N3 Grammar (tsuide ni)

Meaning

while, incidentally, at the same time, on the way ~

How to use

Verb (dictionary form)ついでに
Verb (た form)
Noun + の
tsuide ni ついでに jlpt n3 grammar meaning 文法 例文 japanese flashcards

Learn Japanese grammar: (tsuide ni). Meaning: while, incidentally, at the same time, on the way ~.

This is used when you take advantage of an opportunity to do an extra action.


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Example #1

かいもののついでに、ほんやによりました。
kaimono no tsuide ni, honya ni yorimashita.
I stopped by a book store while shopping.
Example #2

コンビニにいくなら、ついでにおちゃもかってきてくれない?
konbini in iku nara, tsuide ni ocha mo katte kurenai?
If you're already going to the convenience store, could you please also buy me some tea?
Example #3

しごとへいくついでにえきまでおくってあげるよ。
shigoto e iku tsuide ni eki made okutte ageru yo.
I'll give you a lift to the station on my way to work.
Example #4

でかけるの?それならついでにゴミをだしてくれる?
dekakeru no? sore nara tsuide ni gomi o dashite kureru?
Are you heading out? If so, could you please also take out the garbage when you go?
Example #5

ひっこしのついでに、あたらしいかぐをかいたいです。
hikkoshi no tsuide ni, atarashii kagu o kaitai desu.
While I am moving, I want to buy some new furniture.
Example #6

さんぽのついでに、このてがみをだしてくれませんか。
sanpo no tuide ni, kono tegami o dashite kuremasen ka?
Since you are going for a walk, could you please mail this letter for me?
Example #7

じぶんのごはんをつくるついでに、ともだちのごはんもつくった。
jibun no gohan o tsukuru tsuide ni, tomodachi no gohan mo tsukutta.
While I made my own meal, I also made some for my friend.
Example #8

ゆうびんきょくへいったついでに、はがきをかった。
yuubinkyoku e itta tsuide ni, hagaki o katta.
Since I went to the post office, I bought a postcard.

Vocabulary List

KanjiKanaEnglish
散歩さんぽwalk; stroll
手紙てがみletter
郵便局ゆうびんきょくpost office
葉書はがきpostcard
出かけるでかけるto depart; to go out

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