Japanese Word · Intermediate
かたわら
the side of something
Pronunciation: [ka̠ta̠β̞a̠ɾa̠]
Meaning
the side of something
Example
勤めのかたわら、絵を描く。
In addition to working, I also draw.
Practice tips
- Practice かたわら out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.