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JLPT N2 Grammar

かたわら

N2Cause / Reason

N2 · Cause / Reason · verb辞书形/nounの + かたわら

Meaning

while also; alongside

Structure

verb辞书形/nounの + かたわら

Explanation

かたわら means doing another continuing activity alongside one's main activity.

Usage

It is common for long-term parallel activities such as work, research, or social activities.

Example

彼女は会社で働くかたわら、夜間大学で学んでいます。

She works at a company while also studying at night college.

Common Mistake

For a temporary side errand, がてら is more common.

Memory Tip

Memorize “dictionary-form verb + かたわら” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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