GRAMMAR
〜序でに
while you are at it
Explanation
NOTE
序でに (ついでに) means while you are at it — when you are already doing X, you take the opportunity to also do Y without extra effort.
買い物のついでに、郵便局に寄った。
While I was out shopping, I also stopped by the post office.
Use 'tsuide ni' when you perform a secondary, less important action while you are already doing a primary task.
NOTE
序 is the kanji writing of ついで. Y is a secondary action done because X creates the opportunity — it implies convenience and efficiency.
STRUCTURE
V辞
ついでに散歩するついでに、コンビニで買い物した。
Sanpo suru tsuide ni, konbini de kaimono shita.
While taking a walk, I also did some shopping at the convenience store.
図書館に行くついでに、本を返してきた。
Toshokan ni iku tsuide ni, hon o kaeshite kita.
While going to the library, I also returned the books.
会社に行くついでに、荷物を届けた。
Kaisha ni iku tsuide ni, nimotsu o todoketa.
While going to the office, I also delivered the package.
STRUCTURE
N名修
ついでに出張のついでに、観光もした。
Shucchou no tsuide ni, kankou mo shita.
While on a business trip, I also did some sightseeing.
病院のついでに、銀行にも行った。
Byouin no tsuide ni, ginkou ni mo itta.
While at the hospital, I also went to the bank.
旅行のついでに、友達に会いに行った。
Ryokou no tsuide ni, tomodachi ni ai ni itta.
While traveling, I also went to see a friend.
Practice exercises
1
駅まで行くついでに、薬局に立ち寄った。
While going to the station, I also stopped at the pharmacy.
Answer
ついでに序でに
2
掃除するついでに、窓も拭いた。
While cleaning, I also wiped the windows.
Answer
ついでに序でに
3
銀行に行くついでに、ATMでお金を下ろした。
While going to the bank, I also withdrew money from the ATM.
Answer
ついでに序でに
4
買い物のついでに、公園を散歩した。
While out shopping, I also took a walk in the park.
Answer
ついでに序でに
5
出張のついでに、旧友に会いに行った。
While on a business trip, I also went to visit an old friend.
Answer
ついでに序でに
6
病院のついでに、薬も受け取った。
While at the hospital, I also picked up the medicine.
Answer
ついでに序でに
7
散歩する序でに、コンビニに寄る。
I will stop by the convenience store while I am at it when I go for a walk.
Answer
序でに
8
郵便局へ行く序でに、手紙を出してきた。
While I was at it going to the post office, I mailed a letter.
Answer
序でに
9
買い物に行く序に、銀行に寄ります。
I will stop by the bank while I am at it to go shopping.
Answer
序に
10
図書館へ行く序に、本を返してきた。
I returned the books while I was at the library.
Answer
序に
11
スーパーに行くついでに、クリーニングを取りに行った。
While going to the supermarket, I also picked up the dry cleaning.
Answer
ついでに序でに