ついでに
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 序でに
while (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as)
Meanings
Adverb
while (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as); on one's way (to); by the way; incidentally; in passing
Example sentences
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Please drop by when you go out for shopping sometimes.
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Can you buy one for me as well?
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While you are about it, please make some coffee for me.
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Would you mind making an extra cup of coffee whenever you decide to have some?
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While you are about it, please make a cup of coffee for me, too.
More examples (8)
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I know! And let me also say that Keiko is a SECOND cousin of mine.
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My father is dropping me off at the airport along the way.
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Go and meet him, and while you're about it mail this letter.
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Could you fill it up and take a look at the oil, too?
先生はいろいろな種類の花を見せてくれたついでに、これらの花は自分の家の庭から持ってきた物だと言った。
Our teacher showed us different kinds of flowers and told us in passing that those flowers came from her garden.
容姿端麗、頭脳明晰、運動神経抜群、家は金持ちで、ついでに学生会の副会長をしてたりもする、いわゆるパーフェクトな奴だ。
Looks, brains, reflexes, rich family and, for good measure, vice president of the student committee - in other words he's 'perfect'.
序に、日本でシユウ・クリイムと呼んでゐる菓子は、英国へ行つても仏蘭西へ行つてもその名前では通用しない。英吉利でシユウ・クリイムを持つて来いと云つたら、靴墨を持つて来たといふおとしばなしもできてゐるくらゐだ。
By the way, the pastry known as "Shu Cream" in Japan is not known under this name neither in England nor in France. If you ask for a "Shu Cream" in England, you will end up comically receiving shoe shine.
序に、日本でシュークリームと呼んでいる菓子は、英国へ行ってもフランスへ行ってもその名前では通用しない。イギリスでシュークリームを持って来いといったら、靴墨を持って来たというおとしばなしもできているくらいだ。
By the way, the pastry known as "Shu Cream" in Japan is not known under this name neither in England nor in France. If you ask for a "Shu Cream" in England, you will end up comically receiving shoe shine.