〜うちに

Formationplain form or noun + の + うちに

うちに says do it while the current state holds, before it stops being true. Eat it while it is hot, go while you are young. There is usually a hint that the window is closing.

Examples

〜うちに is marked in each sentence. Tap any word for its dictionary entry.

1. 「そのうちに」はいつになっても来こない。

   One of these days is none of these days.

2. 彼かれは６行こうのうちに６つまちがいをした。

   He made six mistakes in as many lines.

3. 彼女かのじょは話はなしているうちに語気ごきが強つよくなった。

   Her voice began to rise as she spoke.

4. とかくするうちに年としが明あけた。

   Meanwhile, a new year began.

5. ビルは失意しついのうちに死しんだ。

   Bill died a disappointed man.