Decoded Slug: ～つつ (〜tsutsu)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
～つつ (〜tsutsu)
～つつ (〜tsutsu)
Short explanation:
Shows two actions happening simultaneously; 'while', 'although'.
Formation:
Verb-stem + つつ
Examples:
彼はテレビを見つつ、宿題をしていました。
Kare wa terebi wo mitsutsu, shukudai wo shiteimashita.
He was doing his homework while watching TV.
最近忙しいつつ、毎日運動を続けています。
Saikin isogashii tsutsu, mainichi undou wo tsuzuketeimasu.
Although I've been busy lately, I continue to exercise every day.
彼女は泣きつつ、笑顔で別れを告げた。
Kanojo wa nakitsutsu, egao de wakare wo tsugeta.
While crying, she said goodbye with a smile on her face.
雨に濡れつつ、彼は歩き続けました。
Ame ni nuretsutsu, kare wa aruki tsuzukemashita.
Even though he got wet from the rain, he continued walking.
Long explanation:
The ～つつ grammar point is used to express two actions occurring simultaneously or to show a contrast between two continuous actions. It can be translated as 'while' or 'although' in English. It is used with verbs and requires them to be in their stem form.
