ながら (nagara)

Meaning & usage

While; over; with | A conjunction which indicates that the action expressed by the preceding verb takes place concurrently or simultaneously with the action expressed in the main clause.

Example sentences 6

1. ものを食べながら話してはいけません。

   Don’t talk with food in your mouth. / You must not talk while eating things.

2. 山口さんは笑いながら私の話を聞いていた。

   Mr. Yamaguchi was listening to me with a smile. / While smiling, Mr. Yamaguchi was listening to my story.

3. 木村君は会社で働きながら学校に行っている。

   Mr. Kimura works for a company while going to school.

4. 歩きながら本を読むのは危ないですよ。

   It is dangerous to read while walking.

5. 田口さんはいつも新聞を読みながら朝ご飯を食べる・食べます。

   Mr. Taguchi always reads a newspaper while eating his breakfast.

6. 私は寝ながら小説を読むのが好きだ。

   I like to read novels in bed. / While in bed, I like to read novels.