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1. while; during; asUsually written using kana alone
  • かのじょ彼女
  • みぶ身振り
  • まじ交え
  • ながら
  • えんぜつ演説
  • した
She accompanied her speech with gestures.
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2. while; although; though; despite; in spite of; notwithstandingUsually written using kana alone, See also 我ながら
  • あれほど
  • かね
  • 持ち
  • ながら
  • かれ
  • こうふく幸福
  • でない
For all his wealth, he is not happy.
Particle
3. all; bothUsually written using kana alone, See also 二つながら
Particle
4. as (e.g. "as always", "as long ago"); in (e.g. "in tears")Usually written using kana alone
Prefix
5. while doing something else (at the same time)See also ながら族 ながらぞく
Notes
乍ら: Rarely-used kanji form.

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