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concurrently · and · serve two functions · combine
N1On: けんKun: かねる、かね
Memory Aid
'KEN' — You CAN do two things concurrently or combine them.
Vocabulary
兼業けんぎょうside job, concurrent business
兼用けんようdual-purpose, common use
兼ねるかねるto combine, to serve two purposes
兼任けんにんconcurrent post, additional post
兼備けんびpossessing two things concurrently
Example Sentences
彼は趣味と実益を兼ねた活動をしている。
He is engaged in activities that combine both hobby and practical benefit.
彼は医者と作家を兼ねている。
He is both a doctor and a writer.
この部屋は寝室と書斎を兼用している。
This room serves as both a bedroom and a study.
彼女は主婦業とパートの仕事を兼業している。
She does both housework and a part-time job.