1-1B 〜うちに…

Question 1

What does this grammar point mean?
音楽を聞いているうちに眠ってしまった。

Answer 1

While 〜(a continuous process/action) is happening, …(a change) also happens. Refers to a change that happens without the volition of the speaker during a certain period.

I fell asleep before I knew it while I was listening to music.

Question 2

I fell asleep before I knew it while listening to music.

Answer 2

音楽を聞いているうちに眠ってしまった。

Question 3

Even if the song is a little difficult, you will be able to play it as you practice.

Answer 3

少し難しい曲でも、練習を重ねるうちに弾けるようになりますよ。

Question 4

Before I knew it, it became dark outside.

Answer 4

気がつかないうちに外は暗くなっていた。

Question 5

While I was distracted by other things, I ran out of time to eat.

Answer 5

他のことに気を取られているうちにご飯を食べる時間がなくなってしまった。