ついでに
Tsuideni
Usually written in kana.
Other forms: 序に
序でに (Tsuideni) is a Japanese adverb meaning “while (one is at it), when, on the occasion of, at the same time (as)”.
Meanings
- adverbwhile (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as); on one's way (to); by the way
Examples
買い物ついでにでもお寄りください。
Please drop by when you go out for shopping sometimes.
ついでに私のも買ってきてくれますか。
Can you buy one for me as well?
ついでに、私にもコーヒーを淹れてください。
While you are about it, please make some coffee for me.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).