ナガラ
Meanings
Particle
Usually written in kana
1. while; during; as
after the -masu stem of a verb
2. while; although; though; despite; in spite of; notwithstanding
3. all; both
4. as (e.g. "as always", "as long ago"); in (e.g. "in tears")
Prefix
5. while doing something else (at the same time)
Used in vocabulary (21 in total)
from one's home; while sitting at home; without leaving one's house; without moving from one's chair; without taking a step outside
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
however; nevertheless
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
let me humbly say; most humbly; with all due respect
while; during; performed in this condition
with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask
unchanged (from long ago); as it was in the past; same old; traditional
from behind the scenes (cheer, pray, etc. for someone); from the sidelines; from a distance; secretly; in secret
while crying; tearfully; in tears
distracted walking
if I do say so myself
with all due respect ...; I venture to say ...; Excuse me, but ...
nevertheless; still; however; yet
that goes without saying but also ...; not only that but ...
while at a distance; indirectly; casually
last but not least; finally
people who study or work while listening to the radio (or watching television, etc.)