JP-The Past Progressive Flashcards
Watashi wa Ie ni aruite itara ame ga furihajimeta
I was walking home when it started raining.
Kanojo wa toshokan de benkyoushite imashita, watashi ga kanojo o mimashita.
She was studying at the library when I saw her.
Karera wa baketsu o suru toki, jiko ga okotta.
They were playing basketball when the accident happened.
Kare wa yusuoku o tsukuru toki, ongaku o kiite imashita.
He was cooking dinner while listening to music.
Watashitachi wa eiga o mite ita toki, denki ga kie mashita.
We were watching a movie when the power went out.
Neko wa hiru banzai, sofa de nemutte imashita.
The cat was sleeping on the couch all afternoon.
Maria wa paati de odotte imashita, kanojo wa ashi o magatta.
Maria was dancing at the party when she twisted her ankle.
Kodomo-tachi wa koen de asobi nagara, kurayami ga kuru toki.
The children were playing in the park when it started getting dark.
Watashi no ryoshin wa kyonen no natsu Yoroppa e ryokoshite imashita.
My parents were traveling to Europe last summer.
Kensetsu rōdō-sha wa dauntaun ni atarashī chōkōsōbiru o kensetsu shite ita
The construction workers were building a new skyscraper downtown.
Sara wa natsu yasumi ni gita o hiku koto o manande imashita.
Sarah was learning to play the guitar during her summer break.
Chimu wa senshu championship no shiai no tame ni renshushite imashita.
The team was practicing for the championship match last week.
Kinou wa yuki ga futte imashita.
It was snowing heavily yesterday.
Kare wa kōen de jogingu shite ita toki, furui tomodachi ni deatta.
He was jogging in the park when he bumped into an old friend.
Karera wa ie no kabe ni penki o nutte ita tokoro, penki ga nakunatte shimatta.
They were painting the walls of their house when they ran out of paint.
Gakusei-tachi wa jugy? no aida, kadai ni tsuite k?dan shite imashita.
The students were discussing the assignment in groups during class.
Jēn ga pūru de oyoide ita toki, chikaku de kaminari ga ochimashita
Jane was swimming in the pool when lightning struck nearby.
Shefu wa kyaku no tame ni oish? ry?ri o junbi shite imashita.
The chef was preparing a delicious meal for the guests.
Tori wa hizashi ga shizunde iru toki, ki no ue de saezutte imashita.
The birds were chirping in the trees as the sun was setting.
Watashitachi ga konsāto ni itte ita toki, kashu ga kashi o wasurete shimaimashita.
We were attending a concert when the singer forgot the lyrics.
Tomu wa gareji de kuruma o naoshite imashita, tsuma ga mite imashita.
Tom was fixing his car in the garage while his wife watched.
Yūhi ga chiheisen ni utsukushiku shizunde imashita
The sun was setting beautifully over the horizon.
Kanojo wa zen’ya shiken no tame ni supeingo o benkyoushite imashita.
She was studying Spanish for her exam all night.
Akachan wa ōkina sōon nimokakawarazu, suyasuya to nemutte imashita.
The baby was sleeping peacefully despite the loud noise.
Kagaku-sha-tachi wa osoku made jikken-shitsu de jikken o okonatte imashita.
The scientists were conducting experiments in the laboratory until late.
Hana wa watashitachi ga tsuku toki ni saku te imashita, genki ga kimasu.
The flowers were blooming in the garden when we arrived.
Watashitachi ga shuppatsu suru toki ni basu ga eki ni tōchaku shimashita
The bus was arriving at the station as we were leaving.
Haiy?-tachi wa geki no tame ni kensh? shite imashita, kantoku ga ky?kei o yobimashita.
The actors were rehearsing for the play when the director called for a break.
Karera wa furui ie o kaish? shite imashita, kakushi heya o hakken shite imashita.
They were renovating their old house when they discovered a hidden room.
Watashi wa k?h? o nomu tame ni tomodachi to aimashita, denwa ga narimashita.
I was meeting a friend for coffee when my phone rang.
Inu wa yoru wa oto mo naku hoete imashita, niwa de.
The dog was barking loudly in the backyard all night.
Kare wa kissho-genk? ni torikunde imashita, asa made.
He was working on his novel manuscript until early morning.
Asur?to-tachi wa tsugi no taikai no tame ni sh?den to kensa shite imashita.
The athletes were training hard for the upcoming tournament.
Mear? wa musume no tanj?bi purezento ni seut? o amande imashita.
Mary was knitting a sweater for her daughter’s birthday present.
Seibi-shi wa kuruma no enjin o naoshite imashita, totsuzen.
The mechanic was fixing the car engine when it suddenly burst into flames.
Uch? hik?-shi-tachi wa zengetsu, uch? sut?shon de chiky? o kakomu.
The astronauts were orbiting the Earth in the space station last month.
Akachan wa heya o hazumashite, nani o sagashite imashita.
The baby was crawling around the room exploring everything.
Geijutsuka-tachi wa bijutsu tenrankai no tame ni kabe ni emaki o sakusei shite imashita.
The artists were creating a mural on the wall for the art exhibition.
Gakusei-tachi wa ky?shitsu no mae de purojekuto o hatsubai shite imashita.
The students were presenting their projects in front of the class.
Watashitachi wa rainen no natsu Hawai e no ky?ka o keikaku shite imashita.
We were planning a vacation to Hawaii for next summer.
Yuki wa atatakai haru no taiy? no hikari ni tokete imashita.
The snow was melting rapidly in the warm spring sun.
Kanojo wa mai asa k?en de yoga o rensh? shite imashita.
She was practicing yoga in the park every morning.
Karera wa paati no tame ni ie o soji shite imashita, sono yoru.
They were cleaning the house for the party that evening.
My?jishan-tachi wa sut?ji de ens? shite imashita, sh?b? shing? ga narimashita.
The musicians were performing on stage when the fire alarm went off.
Shefu wa s?pu no ajimi o shite imashita, ajike ga hitotsu.
The chef was tasting the soup to adjust the seasoning.
Ressha wa purattof?mu kara shuppatsu shite imashita, watashitachi ga eki ni tsuita toki.
The train was departing from the platform as we arrived at the station.
Kare wa shigoto e jitensha de itte imashita, futtoban o moraimashita.
He was riding his bike to work when he got a flat tire.
Sagy?in-tachi wa osoraku ame no ato ni d?ro o naoshite imashita.
The workers were repairing the road after the heavy rain.
Hachi wa niwa de hana no mawari o minagiru, busu busu to.
The bees were buzzing around the flowers in the garden.
Watashi wa ichinichi-j? anata no henji o matte imashita.
I was waiting for your reply the whole day.
