Noun かたがた JLPT N1 Very formal / literary

Noun kata gata

Do one thing while also doing another; 'while', 'and at the same time'.

Formal, literary "while also doing/for the purpose of" - similar function to がてら, more formal register.

Formation

Noun + かたがた

Explanation

「Noun かたがた」 is a somewhat formal expression for doing one thing while also doing another. The first action is often the main purpose, and the second is done simultaneously or incidentally.

Example sentences

東京へ出張のかたがた、友人に会いに行った。

While on a business trip to Tokyo, I also went to see a friend.

Toukyou e shucchou no kata gata, yuujin ni ai ni itta.
観光のかたがた、お土産を買いました。

While sightseeing, I bought some souvenirs.

Kankou no kata gata, omiyage o kaimashita.
散歩のかたがた、ゴミを拾った。

While taking a walk, I also picked up trash.

Sanpo no kata gata, gomi o hirotta.
学習のかたがた、音楽を聞いた。

While studying, I also listened to music.

Gakushuu no kata gata, ongaku o kiita.

Occasion (While Doing / On The Occasion Of)

～際に JLPT N2
Noun がてら JLPT N1
～折には JLPT N2
～に際して JLPT N2
～にあたり JLPT N2