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Verb + ついでに
Noun + の + ついでに
Phrase。ついでに + Phrase
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About ついでに
序に is an adverb in Japanese that is used in a similar way to 'while you're at it', or 'on the occasion of (A)' in English. 序 itself is a noun that means 'precedence' (in terms of being the first thing to happen). Due to this, the literal meaning of 序に may be thought of as 'with (A) as the precedence, (B)'.
序に is commonly used with verbs, or nouns. In the case of nouns, it will need to be preceded by the case marking particle の.
Fun Fact
Just like 'precedence' in English, 序に implies that (A) is the instigator for (B). Because of this, 序に is a good way to convey that something is not urgent, but, if (A) is happening, it is the perfect chance to do (B) as well.
Caution
序に is more formal than 間に or 時に, so has more of a tendency to be used for 'one-off' things, rather than regular occurrences. Despite this, it still may be used to describe regular occurrences at times, especially when speaking formally or politely, such as to a senpai.
- 友達を家に送ったついでに、床屋に行った。On the way back from driving my friend home, I went to the barber. (One-off occurrence)
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旦那はいつも、私が寝てる間に帰ってくる。My husband always comes back while I am sleeping. (Regular occurrence)
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私は晴れているときに出かける。I go out when it is sunny. (Regular occurrence)
Synonyms
際に
When, At the time of, In case of, On the occasion of
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ながら
While ~ing, During, As
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ているところだ
In the process of doing ~ right now/at this moment
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の間に
While, During, Between, Period
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うちに
While, During
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つつ
While, And
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～ところに・～ところへ
At the time, When, While, Timing
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ているあいだに
While, During the time that ~
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がけに
On the way to, As you go
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にあたり・にあたって
When, When doing something, On the occasion, At the time
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がてら
On the occasion of, While … as well, While … (one is) at it, During, Along the way
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序でに君の分も払ってあげるよ。
While I am at it, I will pay for your share too.
序でに君の車も洗ってあげようか？
While I am at it, do you want me to wash your car too?
ここまで来たなら序でにうちにも寄ってよ。
On the occasion of coming this far, why don't you drop by my house?
話の序でに言っておきたいことがあります。
While I am on the subject, I want to tell you something.
給油の序でに車を点検してもらいました。
While I was refueling, I also had my car checked.
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