synonym Comparative
並行
VS
兼業
Differences Between "並行" and "兼業"
Option A
並行
Meaning
parallel, concurrent, simultaneous
Reading
へいこう (heikō)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の仕事と学業は並行して進められている。
His work and studies are progressing in parallel.
Option B
兼業
Meaning
side job; concurrent post; holding two jobs concurrently
Reading
けんぎょう (kengyō)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は本業の傍ら、ライターの兼業をしている。
Besides his main job, he also has a side job as a writer.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(parallel, concurrent, simultaneous)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 並行: Describes two or more things happening at the same time or proceeding in parallel. Often used in the form 並行して (heikō shite) or 並行である (heikō de aru).
- 兼業: Refers to having more than one job or profession at the same time. Can be used as 兼業する or 兼業で (as a side job).
- 並行: Describes two or more things happening at the same time or proceeding in parallel. Often used in the form 並行して (heikō shite) or 並行である (heikō de aru).
- 兼業: Refers to having more than one job or profession at the same time. Can be used as 兼業する or 兼業で (as a side job).
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