Here is the complete guide on how to use ながら (~nagara) in Japanese. ながら can express simultaneous actions and be translated as “while” in English. ~nagara (～ながら) is a grammar structure that attaches to ます-Form without the ます
MAIN ACTION + ながら、 + 2nd ACTION (Verb stem)
Sample Sentences
あるきます ながら、アイポッドをききま。
While I'm walking, I'm listening to my Ipod.
コーヒーをのみながら、ともだちとはなします。
While I'm drinking coffee, I'm talking with my friend.
ギターをひきながら、うたいます。
While I'm playing a guitar, I'm singing.
テレビをみながら、でんわがなりました。
While I'm watching TV, the phone rang.
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