Definition of 傍ら (かたわら)
かたわ
傍ら
かたわら
katawara
Common word
no-adjective, adverbial noun, noun (temporal)
1.
side, edge, beside, besides, nearby
See also:傍らに
adverbial noun
2.
while (doing), in addition to, at the same time(usually kana)
Other readings:
側ら【かたわら】[1]
、傍【かたわら】[1]
、旁【かたわら】
、側【かたわら】
、脇【かたわら】
Notes:
- irregular okurigana usage
Related Kanji
| 傍 | bystander, side, besides, while, nearby, third person |
| 側 | side, lean, oppose, regret |
| 旁 | RHS of character, at same time |
| 脇 | armpit, the other way, another place, flank, supporting role |