synonym Comparative
一時
VS
がてら
Differences Between "一時" and "がてら"
Option A
一時
Meaning
temporarily; for a moment; for a while
Reading
いちじ (ichiji)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
雨は一時止んだが、また降り出した。
The rain stopped temporarily, but started again.
Option B
がてら
Meaning
while doing ~ (and also ~), on the occasion of ~
Reading
がてら (gatera)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
散歩がてら、近くのパン屋さんでパンを買って帰った。
On my way for a walk, I bought some bread at a nearby bakery and came home.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(temporarily; for a moment; for a while)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 一時: As an adverb, it means 'temporarily' or 'for a moment,' indicating a short period. It can also mean 'one o'clock' (e.g., 午前一時 - 1 AM, 午後一時 - 1 PM), but the adverbial usage is very common in N3 contexts.
- がてら: Indicates doing something else (often a secondary purpose) while performing the main action. Similar to ~のついでに but implies a more intentional dual purpose. Verb stem or noun + がてら.
- 一時: As an adverb, it means 'temporarily' or 'for a moment,' indicating a short period. It can also mean 'one o'clock' (e.g., 午前一時 - 1 AM, 午後一時 - 1 PM), but the adverbial usage is very common in N3 contexts.
- がてら: Indicates doing something else (often a secondary purpose) while performing the main action. Similar to ~のついでに but implies a more intentional dual purpose. Verb stem or noun + がてら.
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