N3
かねる (kaneru)
兼ねる
to serve as both, to combine (functions); to be unable to (after ます-stem)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Commonly used to express that something has two or more functions/roles simultaneously. Can also be used in a negative sense after a verb's ます-stem to mean 'unable to' or 'difficult to'.
📝 Example Sentences
この部屋は書斎と客間を兼ねている。
This room serves as both a study and a guest room.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "兼ねる"!
彼は社長と会長の職を_______いる。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 社長と会長、二つの職務を「兼ねて」いるという意味です。
English: This means he holds (兼ねて) both the positions of president and chairman.
English: This means he holds (兼ねて) both the positions of president and chairman.
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