Learn Japanese grammar: かたがた (katagata). Meaning: while; at the same time; for the purpose of.
This grammar point is often used with more formal (keigo) expressions.
It can be used to express two different meanings:
- while doing [A], also do [B]
- For the purpose of ~
Let’s look at some example sentences below!
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かたがた - Example Sentences 例文
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Example #1
本日はお礼かたがたお伺いました。
お礼を兼ねて
honjitsu wa orei katagata o ukagaimashita.
I came today to show my gratitude.
Example #2
近くまで来ましたので、ご挨拶かたがたお伺いしました。
ご挨拶を兼ねて
chikaku made kimashita node, go aisatsu katagata o ukagai shimashita.
I was nearby and so I came to visit.
Example #3
ご挨拶かたがた、一言お礼を述べさせていただきます。
挨拶をするついでに
go aisatsu katagata, hitokoto orei wo nobe sasete itadakimasu.
During this greeting I would like to say a few words of thanks.
Example #4
今日は先日ご報告かたがた、部下の紹介に参りました。
先日の報告を兼ねて
kyou wa senjitsu go houkoku katagata, buka no shoukai ni mairimashita.
While going through the report from the other day, we also introduced my subordinate.
Vocabulary List 語彙
| Kanji 漢字 | Kana カナ | English 英語 |
|---|---|---|
| 伺い | うかがい | visit; inquiry |
| 挨拶 | あいさつ | greetings |
| 一言 | ひとこと | a few words |
| 述べる | のべる | to state |
| 報告 | ほうこく | report |
| 部下 | ぶか | subordinate |
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