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GrammarJLPT N2

while/during

Expression

Definitions

1. while/during

A grammar pattern meaning "while" or "before it's too late," used to indicate that an action should happen within a certain time frame or state. It implies taking advantage of a situation while conditions are still favorable. For example, it can express doing something while you are still young or while it is still light outside.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

While working out the budget, the numbers stopped adding up.

Sentence 2

While sorting through the documents, an old contract turned up.

Sentence 3

"I started crying watching it," my friend said.

Sentence 4

While the kids were playing, one of their shoes went missing.

Sentence 5

As the negotiations went on, the other party's attitude softened.