なが
Meanings
Particle
Usually written in kana
1. while; during; as
2. while; although; though; despite; in spite of; notwithstanding
3. all; both
4. as (e.g. "as always", "as long ago"); in (e.g. "in tears")
Prefix
5. while doing something else (at the same time)
Kanji used
while
Used in vocabulary (23 in total)
however; nevertheless
though; notwithstanding; although
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
from where one sits; while sitting by
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
let me humbly say; most humbly; with all due respect
with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask
while crying; in tears
distracted walking
if I do say so myself
last but not least; finally
people who study or work while listening to the radio (or watching television, etc.)
however; nevertheless
that goes without saying but also ...; not only that but ...
while; during; performed in this condition
secretly (cheer, pray, etc. for someone); in secret; from the sidelines; at a distance
nevertheless; still; however; yet
with all due respect ...; I venture to say ...; Excuse me, but ...
while at a distance; indirectly; casually