Word details
かねる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word かねる.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Word usually written using kana alone; Suffix; After the -masu stem of verb
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do
Examples
こういう事情ですから、残念ながら、せっかくのご招待をお受けいたしかねるのです。
As such is the case, I am sorry I can't accept your kind invitation.
2
Transitive verb
to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features
Examples
今日は、ばーさんのお使いを兼ねて街で買い物。
Today I'm shopping in town as well as running an errand for my grandmother.
私は勉強と遊びを兼ねている仕事につきたい。
I want to get a job that mixes work and play.
3
Transitive verb
to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
4
Transitive verb
to hesitate to do something (out of consideration for others)
5
Transitive verb
to think of the future (as well as the present)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
兼
concurrently, and, beforehand, in advance
10 strokesFrequency 1,164JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ケン
Kun
か.ねる-か.ねる
Nanori
かね
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