At a glance
A かたわら B means "while doing A (one's main work), also doing B". It is used for a side activity that someone keeps up over a long period next to their main job or role.
Verb (dictionary form) + かたわら、B
Noun + の + かたわら、B
彼は銀行に勤めるかたわら、小説を書いている。 He writes novels while working at a bank.
How to form it
| Attaches to | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Verb | Dictionary form + かたわら | 働くかたわら |
| Noun | Noun + の + かたわら | 仕事のかたわら |
| い-adj / な-adj | Not used with this meaning |
The noun is usually an activity or work noun, such as 仕事, 研究 or 学業.
Register: formal. It is mostly used in writing and formal speech.