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JLPT N3 Grammar Point: 〜うちに(意図的な動作)・ intentional

JLPT N3

This JLPT N3 grammar point explains how to use 〜うちに(意図的な動作)・ intentional correctly, with formation rules and example sentences.

Pattern

Explanation

Do something before the state or situation changes.

Usage

Used to encourage taking an intentional action before a condition changes.

Formation

Attach to nouns, verbs (ている/ない), i-adjectives, or na-adjectives + うちに.

Examples

日本にいるうちに、富士山に登ってみたい。

にほんにいるうちに、ふじさんにのぼってみたい。

While I’m still in Japan, I want to climb Mt. Fuji.

アイスクリーム、溶けないうちに食べてね。

あいすくりーむ、とけないうちにたべてね。

Eat the ice cream before it melts.

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