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tsutsu
particle

English Meaning(s) for つつ

particle
  1. while (after the -masu stem of a verb)
  2. even though; despite

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Sample Sentences for つつ

He wishes to resign on the grounds that his health is failing.
Japan's foreign aid is decreasing in part because of an economic slowdown at home.
With the development of supersonic jet planes, the world is becoming smaller and smaller.
A row of old houses is being destroyed to make way for new flats.
The quality of rice is getting worse.

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