つつ (tsutsu): While doing; although

While doing; although

V stem + つつ
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.

Usually links actions by the same subject and is more written than ながら; つつも commonly marks a concession.

資料を確認しつつ、気づいた点をメモした。

While checking the documents, I noted the points that caught my attention.

先生に相談しつつ、気づいた点をメモした。

While consulting the teacher, I noted the points that caught my attention.

計画を見直しつつ、気づいた点をメモした。

While reviewing the plan, I noted the points that caught my attention.

会場を下見しつつ、気づいた点をメモした。

While inspecting the venue beforehand, I noted the points that caught my attention.

十分に練習しつつ、気づいた点をメモした。

While practicing thoroughly, I noted the points that caught my attention.