Structure
Verb[ます]+ がてら
Noun + がてら,
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About がてら
がてら is a neologism that is used in the same way as an adverbial particle in modern Japanese, and will connect to the conjunctive form of verbs, and to nouns. It is similar to ながら in that it will be translated as 'while (A), (B)', 'during (A), (B)', or 'on the occasion of (A)'.
When (A) is a noun, it will almost always be a noun that signifies some sort of physical movement.
Unlike ながら, がてら focuses more on (A) being a good opportunity which can be utilized or taken advantage of in order to do (B).
Fun Fact
がてら is a vocal change of がてり, which originally comes from an abbreviation of the conjunctive form of 糅つ, かて 'to mix together', and あり. So かてあり was abbreviated to かてり, which then went through sound changes to がてり and がてら. However, the 'being mixed together' meaning is still kept in the modern day nuance of this grammar point.
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「イノシシの散歩がてら、ちょっとコンビニまで行ってきます。」
'While taking a walk with my pet wild boar, I will go to the convenience store as well.'
「お花見がてら、公園を散歩しよう。」
'Let's take a walk in the park while viewing the cherry blossoms as well.'
回顧録:「ヒースロー空港への移動がてら、観光スポットを訪れた。」
Memoir: 'I visited some tourist attractions on my way to Heathrow Airport as well.'
「帰りがてら手紙出してくるね。」
I'll post the letter on my way home as well.
友達との話:「じゃあ買い物がてら、紅葉を見に行かないか?」
Chat between friends: 'So, why don't we view the autumn leaves while shopping as well?'
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