This grammar shows that something is happening at the same time as something else. It often sounds a bit formal. It can mean 'while being in a state' or 'even though'.
Verb [stem] / Noun + ながらにPrimary
Verb [stem] / Noun + ながらの + Noun
This grammar shows that something is happening at the same time as something else. It often sounds a bit formal. It can mean 'while being in a state' or 'even though'.
彼は生まれながらに、非凡な音楽の才能があった。
He was born with an extraordinary talent for music.
彼女は涙ながらに事故の話を語ってくれた。
She tearfully told me the story of the accident.
この店は、昔ながらの製法でパンを作っている。
This shop makes bread using a traditional, old-fashioned method.
居ながらにして世界中の情報を手に入れることができるのは、驚くべきことだ。
It's amazing that one can obtain information from all over the world while staying at home.
残念ながら、あなたの申し出はお受けできません。
Unfortunately, I cannot accept your offer.
This grammar shows something is happening. It is like saying 'while in a state of'. It often appears in common phrases. Think of it like a fixed picture. The action happens inside that picture.
This is different from 〜ものの. 〜ながらに shows two things happening at the same time. For example, 'speaking while crying'. 〜ものの shows an unexpected result. For example, 'I tried hard, but I failed'. 〜ながらに describes how something is done. 〜ものの shows a surprise.
Don't use this when you are speaking casually. For example, don't say "食べながらに" (while eating). This grammar is mostly for writing. It connects to special verbs and nouns. These words describe how something is, or what it is like. It does not connect to verbs that show actions.
Use this when you want to describe a noun. It shows the noun is in a certain state. For example, it can describe a 'traditional' landscape.
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