な
 
が
 
ら

particle

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. while, during, as.
  2. while, although, though, despite, in spite of, notwithstanding.
  3. all, both.
  4. as (e.g. "as always", "as long ago"), in (e.g. "in tears").

prefix

  1. while doing something else (at the same time).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
な
 
が
 
ら
ながら ✔
なが
乍
 
ら
乍ら ながら