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Meaning:
(doing sth.)……While……
Examples:
- 辞書を引きつつ英字新聞を読んでいる。I'm reading an English newspaper while looking up a dictionary.
- 資金のことを考えつつ、工事を進めていく。We will proceed with the construction while considering the funds.
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Meaning:
But...
Examples:
- タバコは体に悪いと知りつつも、なかなかやめられない。I know that smoking is bad for my health, but I can't stop smoking.
- 週末は、今日こそ勉強しなきゃと思いつつも、いつもダラダラしてしまう。On weekends, I always feel like I have to study today, but I'm always lazy.
- 口では「頑張る」と言いつつも、心の中では落ちでもいいと思っていた。While saying "I'll do my best" in my mouth, I thought it was okay to fall in my heart.