Meaning
Use '〜ながら' to express that something occurs while remaining in the same state or condition.
It indicates that two actions happen simultaneously or that one action is maintained while another takes place.
Commonly used to show continuity or the coexistence of two actions or states.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 動詞 | 動詞 （ます形）ます + ながら |
| 名詞 | 名詞 + ながら |
Examples
-
この醤油工場では、今でも昔ながらの製法で作っています。
At this soy sauce factory, they still make it the old-fashioned way. -
彼女は当時の出来事を涙ながらに語った。
She tearfully recounted the events of those days. -
キムさんはいつもながら３０分以上も遅刻して来た。
Mr. Kim came more than half an hour late as usual. -
彼は生まれながらにして芸術の才能があった。
He was born with a natural talent for art.
Summary
- 〜ながら means " In the same state as ~"
- Formation: 動詞 → 動詞 （ます形）ます + ながら; 名詞 → 名詞 + ながら
- This is an N1-level grammar pattern