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〜かたがた
Partly / while (doing) — formal dual purpose
Formation
Noun + かたがた / Verb ます-stem + かたがた
Usage
A formal expression used when one action serves two purposes simultaneously. Often used in greetings and formal letters.
Example sentences
お礼かたがた、ご挨拶に伺いました。
I came to pay my respects and also to thank you.
散歩かたがた、駅前まで行ってきた。
Partly as a walk, I went to the station area.
ご報告かたがた、今後の計画についてもお話しします。
Partly as a report, I'll also talk about future plans.
お見舞いかたがた、入院中の友人を訪ねた。
Partly as a get-well visit, I went to see my friend in the hospital.
ご挨拶かたがた、お願いがありまして参りました。
Partly to greet you, I came with a request.
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