Readings
- On readings
- ケン
- Kun readings
- かねる…かねるThis reading is used at the end of a word.
10 strokesJōyō kanjiCommonRank 1,164 / 2,500
Stroke order
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兼: strokes animate in writing order.Words with 兼
兼ねる
to serve concurrently; to be unable to
兼用
dual use; using something for two purposes
兼業
side job; having multiple occupations
兼任
holding two positions concurrently
兼ね備える
to possess both; to be equipped with
兼ね合い
balance; trade-off
兼ねて
in advance; beforehand
Example sentences
旅行を兼ねて、京都の友達に会いに行きます。
I will go to Kyoto to see a friend while also taking a trip.
彼は会社員と農業を兼業しています。
He works as a company employee while also farming.
