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N1
〜かたわら
Meaning
「かたわら」 is written 「傍ら」, meaning "beside." Indicates carrying out another activity in parallel, alongside one's main activity. A formal, written-style expression for continuing a secondary activity beside one's main work.
Examples
- 彼は会社員として働くかたわら、小説を執筆している。 He writes novels while working as a company employee.
- 彼女は家業を手伝う傍ら、地域のボランティアにも励んでいる。 While helping with the family business, she also devotes herself to local volunteer work.
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