whilst

IPA(Pronunciation)

/waɪlst/

Conjunction

Britain

During the whole, or until the end, of the time that; as long as, at the same time. / Within, or before the end, of the time that. / Although; in contrast; whereas. / Besides; in addition.

Japanese Meaning

〜の期間中、〜している間 / 〜の間に、〜するまでの時間内に / 対比を示して：しかし、一方で、対して / 付加的に、またはさらに

What is this buttons?

She read the letter whilst the rain tapped at the window.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

雨が窓を叩いている間、彼女は手紙を読んでいた。

Details

Sense（1）

During the whole, or until the end, of the time that; as long as, at the same time.

Drivers must switch off engines whilst on stand. ― instruction on a bus stand sign

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Sense（2）

Within, or before the end, of the time that.

[P]ray, step down to the cellar and fetch us a bottle of the Burgundy, 1678—it is the fourth bin from the right-hand turn—And I say, Craigie—you may fetch up half-a-dozen whilst you are about it—Egad, we'll make a night on't.

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Sense（3）

Although; in contrast; whereas.

His company must do his minions grace, / Whil'ſt I at home ſtarue for a merrie looke: / Hath homelie age th'alluring beauty tooke / From my poore cheeke?

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