状態・変化N1
〜かたわら
while... / besides... / in addition to...
Structure
N + の + かたわら；V-辞書形 + かたわら
Explanation
Besides the main activity, also doing...; used for two long-term parallel activities. Attached to noun + の or the dictionary form of verbs.
Examples
会社で働くかたわら、大学院に通っている。
While working at a company, he also attends graduate school.
研究のかたわら、書物の執筆もしている。
Besides research, she also writes books.
Note
Unlike ながら, かたわら is used for two long-term parallel activities. Formal.