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かねる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word かねる

兼ねる
Ichidan verb
Freq #2744
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)

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 1164
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

concurrently
and
beforehand
in advance

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.ねる
-か.ねる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かね
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