ついでに (tsuideni)

Meaning & usage

When; while (~ at it); as; on one’s way to; since ~ (anyway); as well; at one’s convenience | A phrase used to express the idea that someone does a second thing at the same time as the first because it takes less time or effort.

Example sentences 16

1. この仕事は大変だが、大変ついでに来週の分もいま方づけておけば後が楽だ。

   This job is a real chore, but while we're at it if we finish the work for next week, too, we'll have an easier time later.

2. ご苦労ついでにこの翻訳も手伝ってもらえませんか。

   Since you're working hard anyway, could I ask you to help me with this translation, too?

3. コピーしに行くの？じゃ、これもついでにお願いできる？

   Are you going to make copies? Then, could I ask you to do this as well?

4. バンクーバーへ行くついでにシアトルの友達のところに寄る予定だ。

   I plan to stop by my friend's place in Seattle on my way to Vancouver.

5. 京都へ来たついでに龍安寺の石庭を見に行こうと思っている。

   Since I'm in Kyoto, I'm thinking of going to see the rock garden at Ryoanji Temple.

6. 今回は高級ホテルに泊まっているので、贅沢ついでにホテルのレストランで食事をすることにした。

   I'm staying at a first-class hotel this time, and if that isn't luxurious enough, I've decided to have dinner at the hotel restaurant.

7. 以上が今週の予定ですが、ついでに来週の予定も言っておきます。

   That is the schedule for this week, and while I'm at it, let me tell you the schedule for next week as well.

8. 厚かましいついでにお願いがもう一つあります。

   I've already been shameless (in asking you favours), but I have another favour to ask of you.

9. 叱られついでに、もう一つの失敗のことも話してしまいます。

   Since you've already told me off once, let me go ahead and tell you about another mistake I made.

10. 恥かきついでにもう一つお聞きしますが、アメリカも大学入試はあるんですか。

    Now that I've been embarrassed (by my ignorance) once, let me ask you another question. Are there college entrance exams in America, too?

11. 新しい電気自動車の取材ついでに自分も少し運転させてもらった。

    When I went to report on the new electric car, I got to drive it a little myself.

12. 生活費を抑えるために電気や水を節約し始めたが、節約ついでにエアコンも止めることにした。

    I began to conserve electricity and water to lower my living expenses and as I'm cutting back, I decided to stop using the air conditioner as well.

13. 話のついでにこのことも言っておきます。

    While I'm telling you the story, let me add this, too.

14. 買い物のついでに銀行に寄って少し現金を下ろしていきます。

    I'll stop by the bank and withdraw some cash when I go shopping.

15. 車を洗ったついでに中も掃除しておいた。

    When I washed my car, I cleaned the inside as well.

16. 頼みついでにもう一つお願いしてもいいですか。

    While I'm at it, may I ask another favour of you?