〜つつ
- Pattern
- 〜つつ
- Level
- N3
- Reading
- つつ
- Meaning
- while, even though
- Attaches to
- ます-stem of verb
- Nuance & register
Literary expression used for simultaneous actions or a state of mind contrasting with actions.
- Example
悪いと知りつつ、また嘘をついてしまった。 Knowing it was bad, I lied again anyway.
- Easily confused with
〜ながら