JLPT N2

つつ

while; even though; despite ~

Item 181 of 197

Structure / Usage

Verb (ます stem) + つつ

悪いと思いつつ、嘘をついてしまった。

Even though I knew it was wrong, I ended up lying.

景色を楽しみつつ、散歩した。

I took a walk while enjoying the scenery.