Phrase (Advanced ㊤ 671)
A phrase used to express the idea that someone does a second thing at the same time as the first because it takes less time or effort.
Equivalent: When; while (~ at it); as; on one’s way to; since ~ (anyway); as well; at one’s convenience
| (i) Vinformal | ついでに | |
| {行く/行った}ついでに | When someone goes/went | |
| (ii) Vます | ついでに | |
| 送りついでに | When someone sends something/gives a ride to someone | |
| (iii) Adjectiveなstem | ついでに | |
| 面倒ついでに | Since someone is doing a tedius thing anyway | |
| (iv) Adjectiveい{stem/informal nonpast} | ついでに | |
| 恥ずかし(い) ついでに | Since someone is embarrassed anyway | |
| (v) VN | ついでに | |
| 発送ついでに | While someone ships something | |
| (vi) Nの | ついでに | |
| 食事のついでに | When someone has a meal | |
| ニューヨーク出張のついでに | When someone goes to New York on business |
