Shirabe
Common particle conjunction
English jmdict
1
particle · conjunction word usually written using kana alone while;during;as
after the -masu stem of a verb
She accompanied her speech with gestures.
2
particle · conjunction word usually written using kana alone while;although;though;despite;in spite of;notwithstanding
For all his wealth, he is not happy.
3
particle word usually written using kana alone all;both
4
particle word usually written using kana alone as (e.g. "as always", "as long ago");in (e.g. "in tears")
5
prefix while doing something else (at the same time)
Common Expression
English jmdict
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expressions (phrases word usually written using kana alone though;although;notwithstanding;in spite of;despite
Woman as she was, she was brave.
2
expressions (phrases word usually written using kana alone while;as;at the same time as