～ついでに
tsuide ni
While one is at it; taking the opportunity to
Formation 接続
V dictionary form / Vた + ついでに; N + のついでに
Explanation 説明
Adds a secondary action that is convenient to do together with the main activity or trip. The additional action is done because the opportunity is available.
Examples 例文
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さっき、買い物 のついでに、コンビニに寄ってATMでお金を下ろしてきた。
While I was out shopping earlier, I stopped at a convenience store and withdrew money from the ATM.
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日本に帰国するついでに、日本語の書籍も買っておこう。
While I am back in Japan, I will buy some Japanese books too.
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辞書で単語の意味を調べるついでに、例文も調べておいた。
While looking up a word in the dictionary, I also checked the example sentences.
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出張のついでに、帰りに家族へお土産を買った。
On my way back from a business trip, I bought souvenirs for my family.
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犬の散歩のついでに、郵便ポストに手紙を出してきた。
While walking the dog, I posted a letter.
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買い物のついでに、本屋に寄りました。
While shopping, I stopped at a bookstore.
How related patterns differ 比較
わざわざ emphasizes deliberate extra effort, whereas つい describes an unintentional action. ついでに means doing something else while at it; ず describes not doing an action. どうしても may express determination or inability despite trying.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
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| ～ついでに | While one is at it; taking the opportunity to | さっき、買い物 のついでに、コンビニに寄ってATMでお金を下ろしてきた。 While I was out shopping earlier, I stopped at a convenience store and withdrew money from the ATM. |
| ～わざわざ | To go out of one's way to do something | わざわざ駅まで迎えに来てくれてありがとう。 Thank you for going out of your way to meet me at the station. |
| ～つい | Unintentionally; before one can stop oneself | 彼と話すのは楽しいので、つい長電話をしてしまう。今日も気づいたら2時間も話していた。 I enjoy talking to him, so I end up staying on the phone too long. Today, two hours had passed before I noticed. |
| ～ず | Without doing; not doing | 辞書を使わずに、この文章を読みました。 I read this passage without using a dictionary. |
| ～どうしても | No matter what; by any means; simply cannot | どうしてもこの展覧会を見に行きたいです。 I really want to see this exhibition, no matter what. |
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