JLPT N1

～がてら

While, on the occasion of, at the same time as

Structure

Verb-stem / Noun + がてら

How it works

Used to express doing a secondary activity conveniently or incidentally while performing a primary action. It implies a sense of multipurpose or efficiency.

Examples

散歩がてら、パン屋に寄ってパンを買った。

While taking a walk, I stopped by the bakery and bought some bread.

Common mistakes

Using it for two equally important actions. One action is typically the main reason, the other is taken advantage of.

Tip

Think 'killing two birds with one stone'. One main task, one side task tacked on.

More JLPT N1 grammar

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