JLPT N1 Very formal / literary

Noun gatera

Means 'while...at the same time', 'on the occasion of', or 'along with'.

Formal, literary "while...at the same time" - doing a second thing incidentally during the first.

Formation

Explanation

The suffix ~がてら is used to show doing one activity alongside another, taking advantage of the opportunity. It can often be translated as 'while', 'at the same time', 'along with', or 'on the occasion of'.

Example sentences

  • While taking a walk, I picked some flowers in the nearby park.

    Sanpo gatera ni, chikaku no kouen de hana o tsumimashita.

  • While I was out shopping, I went to see a friend.

    Kaimono gatera, tomodachi ni ai ni ikimashita.

  • She studied a new language while traveling.

    Kanojo wa ryokou gatera, atarashii gengo o benkyou shimashita.

  • I listened to a new album while going for a drive.

    Doraibu gatera, atarashii arubamu o kikimashita.

Occasion (While Doing / On The Occasion Of)