Concurrently doing actions
When usedverb〜 , it denotes you do action A while at the same time doing action B.
Simultaneous actions are different from parallel actions: each action is done by the same subject here, instead of by different ones.
Parallel: “I will eat rice and my mother will eat bread.”
Simultaneous: "I’m eating rice while I'm also eating bread."
泣き:ながら謝りました。 I apologised while crying.
いつも、音楽を聞きながら勉強しています。 To always study while listening to music.
ギターを弾きながら歌うこと Singing while at the same time playing guitar.
This can not be used if the action only takes a very short time. in such a case, use the 〜て form instead.
目覚めるながら飲みたくなる
While it is also (...)
when used withnoun＋ or形容動詞＋ or形容詞＋ , denotes a state or precondition
仕事がいっぱい入って、残念ながら、今日は行けなくなりました。 I got so much work to do, so while it is disappointing, I can't come anymore today.;
貧乏ながらも、高級なバッグを買っちゃったよ。 **Even while being **poor, I unfortunately bought an expensive bag.
彼は、 初心者ながらも、実力はプロみたいね Even though he is still a beginner, his actual abilities are like that of a pro.