時間・時点N1

〜がてら

while... / on the way... / ...ing along with

Structure

V-ます形(語幹)+ がてら;N + がてら

Explanation

While doing the first thing, also...; colloquial, like ついでに. Attached to the masu-stem of verbs or nouns.

Examples

買い物がてら、公園を散歩した。

I took a walk in the park while shopping.

散歩がてら、新しいカフェに行ってみた。

While walking, I tried a new café.

Note

Similar to かたがた but more casual. Attached to nouns (買い物, 散歩) or the masu-stem of verbs.

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