What it means
ながら connects to the masu-stem of a verb and means that two actions happen at the same time. The action before ながら is usually the background or accompanying action, while the main clause states the more important action. The subject of both actions is normally the same. The main clause can be familiar or polite; ながら itself does not change.
Usage note
Do not attach ながら directly to the dictionary form of a verb. The action before ながら normally has the same subject as the main action, so a different subject can sound unclear.
How to use it
音楽を聞きながら、宿題をしました。
I did my homework while listening to music.
音楽を聞きながら、宿題をした。
I did my homework while listening to music.
Example sentences
音楽を聞きながら、部屋を掃除しました。
I cleaned my room while listening to music.
母は料理をしながら、電話で友達と話しています。
My mother is talking with her friend on the phone while cooking.
駅まで歩きながら、今日の予定を考えました。
I thought about today's plans while walking to the station.
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