Grammar
〜がてら
N1
並立
★★
Usage
動詞ます形 + がてら
名詞 + がてら
Description
この文型は、ある行動をするついでに、別の行動も行うことを表す表現です。主な目的の行動に加えて、他の行動も同時に行うという意味を持ち、日常会話でもよく使われます。 This sentence pattern expresses performing another action incidentally while carrying out a primary one. It conveys the meaning of adding a secondary activity to the main purpose and is frequently used in daily conversation.
Examples
散歩がてら、近くのカフェに寄ってきた。I stopped by the nearby café while taking a walk.
買い物がてら、友達に会いに行った。I went to see my friend while shopping.
休憩がてら、煙草を吸った。I took a break and smoked a cigarette.
休みがてら、家の掃除をした。I cleaned the house while taking a break.
外出がてら、銀行に寄った。I stopped by the bank while I was out.
Relation
Onigiri Japanese Learning
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