KANJI
兼
combine
concurrently, hold two positions, serve two purposes
Kun'yomi
かね
On'yomi
けん
Example sentences
この部屋は書斎兼寝室として使
This room is used as both a study and a bedroom.
健康維持を兼毎朝ウォーキングをしています。
I go for a walk every morning, partly to maintain my health.
彼は部長と課長を兼ており、非常に多忙だ。
He holds both the positions of department manager and section chief, so he's extremely busy.
Practice exercises
1
兼
Answer
けんかね
2
兼
Answer
combineconcurrently
3
兼業
side job, concurrent business
Answer
けんぎょう
4
兼用
multi-purpose, convertible
Answer
けんよう
5
兼ねる
to combine, to serve as both, to be unable to (in negative forms)
Answer
かねる
6
兼備
combining both, possessing both
Answer
けんび