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We found 3 grammar points, 13 words, 1 name, 1 kanji, and 355 examples matching 'ながら'
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particle
1. while; during; as  (often written with kana only)
2. while; although; though; despite; in spite of; notwithstanding  (see also: 我ながら; often written with kana only)
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2
Most common form: 長らく
long; (for a) long time
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distracted walking
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noun
distracted driving
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expression
only slightly; small amount  (often written with kana only)
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ながら   Nagara   (place name, surname)  
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ながらも although   -なが while   
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ジン   ニン   ひと man   
ニ   ふた    ふた two   
stick   
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あたりながらすわっていた
We sat over a fire.
ながら
んで
はいけません
You must not read while eating.
かれ
うた
ながら
しごと
仕事
した
He sang while working.
その
わる
らせ
ざんねん
残念
ながら
ほんとう
本当

The bad news is only too true.
かれ
ベンチタバコ
ながらすわっていた
He sat smoking on the bench.
 
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