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N1 Lesson 2: 3/17

傍(かたわ)ら
while, besides, in addition to

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Verb[る]+ かたわら
Noun + + かたわら
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  • [AかたわらB is used when two or more activities are done in the same long period of time (but not necessarily simultaneously)]
  • [A is a primary activity, often a main occupation or held position, and B is a secondary activity like a hobby, side job, etc.]
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ブルースは、昼(ひる)は財閥(ざいばつ)を経営(けいえい)するかたわら夜(よる)はバーマンとして危険(きけん)地域(ちいき)を見回(みまわ)っている。
During the daytime, Bruce manages his family corporation, while at night he patrols dangerous areas as BARMAN.
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いくつかの国(くに)では、女性(じょせい)は仕事(しごと)かたわら、苦労(くろう)をいとわず子供(こども)を育(そだ)てている。立派(りっぱ)なことだと思(おも)う
In some countries, women work in addition to raising their children, not minding the hardships. I think that is quite praiseworthy.
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彼女(かのじょ)大学(だいがく)教(おし)えるかたわら家(いえ)でも個人(こじん)指導(しどう)をしている。
Besides teaching at university, she gives private lessons at home.
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