〜ついでに tsuide ni

〜ついでに（tsuide ni）means “while ~ / taking the opportunity to ~”. Indicates that while doing one main action, you take the chance to do a second, secondary action 'on the way' or 'while at it'. Formation: V-る／V-た + ついでに ・ N + のついでに

while ~ / taking the opportunity to ~

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Formation

V-る／V-た + ついでに ・ N + のついでに

Explanation

Indicates that while doing one main action, you take the chance to do a second, secondary action 'on the way' or 'while at it'. The first action is the main purpose; the second is incidental.

Examples

買い物に行ったついでに、郵便局にも寄った。
かいものにいったついでに、ゆうびんきょくにもよった。
While I was out shopping, I also dropped by the post office.
散歩のついでにパンを買ってきて。
さんぽのついでにぱんをかってきて。
Buy some bread while you're out on your walk.

Note

With a noun, use 「Nのついでに」. The two actions are usually done at the same place or time.

FAQ

〜ついでに — what does it mean and how is it used?

while ~ / taking the opportunity to ~. Indicates that while doing one main action, you take the chance to do a second, secondary action 'on the way' or 'while at it'. The first action is the main purpose; the second is incidental.

〜ついでに — how do you form it?

V-る／V-た + ついでに ・ N + のついでに

〜ついでに — any usage notes?

With a noun, use 「Nのついでに」. The two actions are usually done at the same place or time.

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