〜つつ
Formation
N2ConcessionFormal/StiffLiterature
Variations
つつも
Meaning
Used to express that an action or thought continues despite having a conflicting knowledge or feeling. It is equivalent to '〜けれども' but more formal and written.
Examples
体に悪いと知りつつも、ついお酒を飲みすぎてしまう。
Even though I know it's bad for my body, I unintentionally drink too much alcohol.
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