兼
Kanji · N1
兼 / concurrently
Kanji for concurrently, and, or beforehand.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ケン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | か.ねる、-か.ねる | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
兼 carries the meaning concurrently, and, or beforehand.
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Common compounds with 兼
兼用けんようmulti-use / combined use / combination
兼業けんぎょうpursuing as a side business / doing in addition to one's main work / running simultaneously
兼ねるかねるto be unable to / to find difficult to do
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