〜かたがた
- Pattern
- 〜かたがた
- Level
- N3
- Reading
- 〜かたがた
- Meaning
- at the same time as, while also (formal)
- Attaches to
- noun
- Nuance & register
Formal, used in business or polite letters.
- Example
お礼かたがた、お伺いしました。 I visited to pay my respects while also saying thank you.
- Easily confused with
〜ついでに (while doing). 〜かたがた is strictly formal/business.