時間・時点N1
〜かたがた
while... / by way of... / at the same time (formal)
Structure
N + かたがた
Explanation
While doing the noun, also...; more formal than ついでに. Attached to nouns.
Examples
お礼かたがた、ご挨拶に伺います。
I'll call on you to express my thanks and greetings.
散歩かたがた、駅前の本屋に寄った。
While out for a walk, I dropped by the bookstore near the station.
Note
Attached to nouns like お礼/報告/散歩, used in formal settings. The subject is usually the speaker.