JLPT N1
～かたわら
while; besides; at the same time; in addition to
Structure / Usage
Verb (dictionary form) / Noun + の + かたわら
Example Sentences
彼は会社に勤めるかたわら、小説を書いている。
While working at a company, he also writes novels.
勉強のかたわら、アルバイトもしている。
In addition to studying, I also have a part-time job.
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