彼は惜しまれつつこの世を去った。
He passed away while being mourned by many.
Japanese
つつ
つつ
Meaning: while; at the same time; even though
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Considering the surrounding situation, we need to proceed with the plan carefully.
伝統を守りつつ新しいものを取り入れる不易流行の精神が大切だ。
The spirit of 'fueki ryuko'—preserving tradition while adopting the new—is important.
Usage Notes
A conjunctional particle used to indicate simultaneous actions or a continuous state. It can also imply a contrast similar to 'although'.
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