1.
beside, at the side of, nearby
The area next to or alongside someone or something.
母の傍らに座る。
Sit beside my mother.
先生の傍らで勉強する。
Study at the teacher's side.
彼はいつも妻の傍らにいて支え続けた。
He was always at his wife's side, continuing to support her.
2.
while, alongside, in addition to
Used to indicate doing one activity while also engaged in another, often a primary occupation alongside a secondary one.
仕事の傍ら小説を書いている。
I write novels on the side while working.
育児の傍ら資格の勉強をしている。
I am studying for a qualification while raising my children.
会社員として働く傍ら、ボランティア活動にも参加している。
While working as an office worker, I also participate in volunteer activities.
In sense 1, 傍ら is a literary synonym for 側 (beside). It has a more formal, written feel.
In sense 2, the pattern "Xの傍ら" or "Xする傍ら" means "while doing X" or "alongside X," often describing a secondary activity done in addition to a main occupation.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 仕事の傍ら (on the side of one's job)
- 傍らに置く (place beside)
- 傍らで見守る (watch over from the side)
Related Words
Synonym:
側 (beside (common))