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JLPT N2 Grammar

がてら

N2Cause / Reason

N2 · Cause / Reason · masu-stem verb/noun + がてら

Meaning

while doing; on the occasion of

Structure

masu-stem verb/noun + がてら

Explanation

がてら means doing another thing while taking the opportunity of the first action.

Usage

It is often used when going out or moving somewhere and doing something along the way.

Example

散歩がてら、郵便局に寄りました。

While out for a walk, I stopped by the post office.

Common Mistake

It is not the main-purpose pattern; it has an 'along the way' nuance.

Memory Tip

Memorize “masu-stem verb + がてら” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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