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

兼ねる: unable. The Japanese verb '兼ねる (かねる)' is often used to express the idea of being unable to do something or finding it difficult to do something, usually due to circumstances or conflicting factors. It conveys a sense of hesitation or reluctance. For example: I cannot agree with that「それには賛成しかねる」(それにはさんせいしかねる). It is hard to accept that explanation「その説明は受け入れがたい」(そのせつめいはうけいれがたい). This verb is commonly used in formal or polite contexts and often appears in phrases like '～しかねる' to express difficulty or inability.

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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