~うちに (while/during)

grammar

13 sentences

The construction ~うちに ('while X / during the period of X'), marking a window of time defined by some condition. Often carries the sense 'before that condition changes' — 若いうちに ('while still young'), 暖かいうちに食べてください ('eat it while it's warm'), 雨が降らないうちに ('before it starts raining'). Combines naturally with ~ている (話しているうちに 'while talking') to mark a timeframe in which a change unfolds. Attaches to verbs, adjectives, or nouns + の.

13 sentences

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As the investigation progressed, it became clear that the skull had been smashed by some heavy blow.

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While I was playing pachinko slots, before I knew it, here I am now.

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In the blink of an eye, the tennis-ball-sized dumplings completely vanished.

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I'll work hard while this feeling is still fresh! As they say, 'strike while the iron is hot.'

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I can't rest easy while even one of my friends is worried.

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When the alarm goes off, I always end up turning it off while still asleep.

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It's natural you'd feel that way at first.

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She made a major discovery while still a young research student.

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As he kept talking, he gradually got more and more excited.

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I fell asleep while reading a book.

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While reading a book, he fell asleep.

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As she was speaking, her tone grew more forceful.

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I got up while it was still dark.

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