Grammar Info
N1 Lesson 6: 3/17

がてら
on the occasion of, while … as well, while … (one is) at it, during, along the way

Some Japanese use it in a way similar to ながら, like in ドライブがてら話し合った

Structure
Verb[ます+ がてら
Noun + がてら
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使用域 硬い
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  • [AがてらB is a slightly old-fashioned expression meaning that on the opportunity of doing A, do B as well]
  • [Phrases often used in A: 散歩(most common)、ドライブ、買い物、休憩. In B phrases expressing movement are common like 訪れる、くる、行く、立ち寄る、出る、歩く]
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「イノシシの散歩(さんぽ)がてらちょっとコンビニまで行(い)ってきます。」
While taking a walk with my pet wild boar, I will go to the convenience store as well.”
[on the same occasion]
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「お花見(はなみ)がてら公園(こうえん)散歩(さんぽ)しよう。」
“Let's take a walk in the park while viewing the cherry blossoms as well.”
[on the same occasion]
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《回顧録(かいころく)》ヒースロー空港(くうこう)への移動(いどう)がてら、観光(かんこう)スポットを訪(おとず)れた。
Memoirs: “I visited some tourist attractions on my way to Heathrow Airport as well.”
[on the same occasion]
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