かたわら (katawara): While also; alongside
〜かたわら (katawara)
Meaning
While also; alongside
Formation and usage
V dictionary／Nの + かたわら
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Describes a sustained main activity alongside a secondary pursuit, rather than two momentary actions.
Examples
会社で働くかたわら、研究を続けている。
Alongside my job at a company, I continue with research.
会社で働くかたわら、練習を続けている。
Alongside my job at a company, I continue with practice.
会社で働くかたわら、勉強を続けている。
Alongside my job at a company, I continue with study.
会社で働くかたわら、準備を続けている。
Alongside my job at a company, I continue with preparation.
会社で働くかたわら、仕事を続けている。
Alongside my job at a company, I continue with work.
How related patterns differ
つつ often joins actions by one subject; つつも concedes. かたわら links sustained pursuits. てからというもの marks a turning point; つつある an ongoing change, 一方だ a one-way trend, and おきに a recurring interval.