~ついでに JLPT N3 Neutral
〜tsuide ni
Do something while or after completing another action; 'while', 'by the way'.
"While I'm at it" - doing something extra alongside the main action, not purely a topic shift.
Formation
Verb (dictionary or た-form) + ついでに, Noun + の + ついでに, or Verb-て form + いる + ついでに
Explanation
The ~ついでに grammar point is used to express doing something 'on the occasion of' another action. It can mean 'while you're at it', 'by the way', or 'in passing'.
Example sentences
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Let's drop off a letter at the post office while going shopping.
Kaimono ni iku tsuide ni, yuubinkyoku de tegami wo dashimashou.
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I met my friend while borrowing a book from the library.
Toshokan de hon wo karita tsuide ni, tomodachi ni aimashita.
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While visiting Japan, I'd like to see some famous tourist spots.
Nihon ni kita tsuide ni, yuumei na kankouchi wo otozuretai desu.
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While going to the movie theater, I saw a poster for a new film.
Eigakan ni itta tsuide ni, shinsaku no posutaa wo mimashita.
Topic Shift (By The Way)
- A。そういえば B。 JLPT N2
- ところで JLPT N3
- A それはそうと B。 JLPT N2
- A。ちなみに B。 JLPT N2
- A。さて B。 JLPT N2