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～うちに (uchi ni) - While / Before
[Verb ている/Adjective plain form] + うちに
Quick answer
[Verb ている/Adjective plain form] + うちに means "While / During / Before it's too late". It is a N3 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
While / During / Before it's too late
Explanation
Indicates doing something while conditions are favorable or before they change.
Examples
若いうちに、たくさん勉強しなさい。
わかいうちに、たくさんべんきょうしなさい。
Study a lot while you're young.
忘れないうちに、メモしておこう。
わすれないうちに、メモしておこう。
Let me make a note before I forget.
Practice this grammar
[Verb ている/Adjective plain form] + うちに
Which sentence correctly uses "～うちに (uchi ni) - While / Before"?