ついでに

Frequency rank: 1,722.

adverb (fukushi)

incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasionword usually written using kana alone

Forms

ついでにFrequency rank: 1,722.
序でに【ついでに】
序に【ついでに】

Generated definitions (experimental)

incidentally; taking the opportunity

This meaning is used when someone does something as a secondary action while already engaged in a main task.

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Please buy some stationery while you are at the store.

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I stopped by the post office while I was visiting my friend's house.

while (you) are at it; on the occasion

This meaning suggests that a person should do something else in addition to what they are already doing, often used to suggest convenience or efficiency.

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I sent a message to my friend while I was studying.

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I plan to stop by the bank while I am out.

Generated collocations (experimental)

by the wayto buy while you're at itto make a request while you're at itto stop by while you're at itto think about it incidentallyto report incidentallyto come over to visit while you're at itto explain incidentallyto help out while you're at it