What is the Kanji for 'Combine' and 'Concurrently'? | 兼

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Combine' and 'Concurrently', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Combine' and 'Concurrently' is 兼.

kanji

兼

Meaning

Combine, Concurrently

Reading

kunyomiか

onyomiけん

ken

Example Word

兼: concurrently. The Japanese noun '兼 (けん)' refers to something being done concurrently or holding multiple roles or functions simultaneously. It is often used in compound words or phrases to indicate dual purposes or overlapping responsibilities. For example: He is a teacher and a writer concurrently「彼は教師兼作家です」(かれはきょうしけんさっかです). This room serves as a living room and dining room concurrently「この部屋は居間兼食堂です」(このへやはいまけんしょくどうです). The word emphasizes the combination of roles or functions in a single entity.

Radical

八

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1079

Handwriting

兼 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 4 other kanji:

kanji

嫌

Meaning

Dislike

kanji

謙

Meaning

Humble, Modesty

kanji

廉

Meaning

Cheap, Bargain

kanji

鎌

Meaning

Sickle, Scythe

Words Using 兼

This kanji is used in 2 words:

word

兼ねる

Meaning

Unable

word

兼

Meaning

Concurrently

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What does 兼 mean?

兼 means 'Combine' and 'Concurrently'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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