〜かたわら

N1

while also doing ~

Structure

Noun の / Verb dictionary + かたわら

Explanation

「〜かたわら」 means "while also doing ~". Structure: Noun の / Verb dictionary + かたわら. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

shigoto no katawara, touchi no benkyou o tsuzukete iru.

While working, I continue studying the governance.

shigoto no katawara, shouso no benkyou o tsuzukete iru.

While working, I continue studying the winning a lawsuit.

shigoto no katawara, kokusaika no benkyou o tsuzukete iru.

While working, I continue studying the internationalization.

shigoto no katawara, suijaku no benkyou o tsuzukete iru.

While working, I continue studying the weakening.

shigoto no katawara, teisatsu no benkyou o tsuzukete iru.

While working, I continue studying the reconnaissance.

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