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.