Explanation
Express 'while', 'before', or 'during' a certain condition or situation.
Formation
Verb-てform + いる + うちに, い-Adjective + い + うちに, な-Adjective + な + うちに
Detailed explanation
The ～うちに grammar point is used to express the idea of doing something while a certain condition or situation is still present or before it changes. It can be translated as 'while', 'before', or 'during' in English. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, or な-adjective.
Examples
Wakai uchi ni, iroiro na keiken wo shite oku koto ga taisetsu desu.
It is important to have various experiences while you are young.
Ame ga futte inai uchi ni, kaimono ni ikou.
Let's go shopping before it starts raining.
Ryouri ga atsui uchi ni tabemashou.
Let's eat while the food is still hot.
Yasumi no uchi ni, ryokou no keikaku wo tatetai desu.
I want to plan a trip during the holidays.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.