時間・時点N3

〜うちは

as long as... / while... (state maintained)

Structure

V-ている + うちは;い形 + うちは;N + の + うちは

Explanation

Indicates the period during which a state lasts; the main clause is a continuous state or action. Unlike うちに, the main clause of うちは is continuous.

Examples

雨が降っているうちは、ここで待ちましょう。

Let's wait here while it's raining.

元気なうちは、働き続けたいです。

I want to keep working as long as I'm healthy.

Note

With うちは the main clause is a continuing state; with うちに it is a one-time action. Keep the difference in mind.

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