whilst

IPA(Pronunciation)

/waɪlst/

not-comparable

(archaic or obsolete except dialectal) Often preceded by the: During the time; meanwhile.

Japanese Meaning

その間に / 一方で / その時に

She hummed a tune whilst she arranged the flowers on the windowsill.

彼女は窓辺に花を生けている間、鼻歌を歌っていた。

Sense（1）

(archaic or obsolete except dialectal) Often preceded by the: During the time; meanwhile.

Nay, I prethee put on this gown, & this beard, make him beleeue thou art ſir Topas the Curate, doe it quickly. Ile call ſir Toby the whilſt.