〜かたわら
Formation
N1TimeFormal/StiffBusiness
Meaning
Indicates that someone is engaged in a social activity (work, research, etc.) while also doing something else. The two activities typically occur at different times and continue over a long period. More formal and habitual than "while" (nagara).
Examples
彼は大学で教えるかたわら、小説も書いている。
In addition to teaching at the university, he also writes novels.
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