Tsutsu
つつ (Tsutsu) is a Japanese particle meaning “while, even though, despite”.
Meanings
- particlewhileafter the -masu stem of a verb
- particleeven though; despite
Examples
事態は収拾に向かいつつある。
The situation is gradually moving towards a resolution.
「春を待ちつつ」は漱石の小説だったね。
"Waiting for Spring" is a novel by Soseki, isn't it?
昇給ができるといいなと思いつつ、上司のところへ行った。
I went to the boss in hopes of getting a raise.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).