〜ついでに
- Pattern
- 〜ついでに
- Level
- N3
- Reading
- ついでに
- Meaning
- While you are at it; taking the opportunity to
- Attaches to
- Dictionary form / た-form / Noun + の
- Nuance & register
Convenient, practical, common in daily conversation.
- Example
コンビニへ行くついでに、手紙を出してきた。 Since I was going to the convenience store, I took the opportunity to mail a letter.
- Easily confused with
〜ついで: Often implies a secondary action performed while doing a primary one.