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Noun meaning 'opportunity' or 'occasion'. Often used with particles like 『に』 (ni) to form adverbial phrases, e.g., 『ついでに』 (tsuide ni, 'on the occasion' or 'while you're at it').
Theme
User and their neighbor Aya are chatting in the hallway, planning to run errands together when the opportunity arises.
ついで
ついで
opportunity, occasion
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine you're on a trip and see a sign saying 'TSUI-DE' (ついで) — it's the perfect opportunity to take a detour and explore something new! 'TSUI-DE' sounds like 'twee' (small) opportunity.
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『ついで』 (tsuide) is often used in phrases like 『ついでに』 (tsuide ni, 'while you're at it' or 'on the occasion') to suggest doing something extra when an opportunity arises, reflecting a practical and efficient mindset in daily life.
Forms
Base: ついでNoun meaning 'opportunity' or 'occasion'. Often used with particles like 『に』 (ni) to form adverbial phrases, e.g., 『ついでに』 (tsuide ni, 'on the occasion' or 'while you're at it').