N1
ともなく
💡Meaning
Absentmindedly
📝Usage
Verb[dict] + ともなく
⚠️Notes
Indicates an action done without a clear intention or purpose. "Absentmindedly." Often used with 見る, 聞く, etc. (e.g., テレビを見るともなく見ていたら、友達が出てきて驚いた。 - I was watching TV absentmindedly when my friend appeared and I was surprised.)