【JLPT N1 Grammar】〜を兼ねて（〜をかねて / ~wokanete）

2020年4月15日 2024年10月2日

Explanation：〜を兼ねて

Meaning
"〜のついでに / 〜という目的もくてきと一緒いっしょに"
「メイン（main）の目的があって、もう１つ別べつの目的を持もたせて〜する」という意味いみ。

Used to indicate that someone is doing something with a dual purpose or intention. It can be translated as "also as" or "with the additional purpose of" in English. This phrase is commonly used when one action serves more than one purpose, combining two or more objectives in a single activity.

Form
N + を兼ねて

Points

Dual Purpose: "〜を兼ねて" expresses that one action is being done with multiple intentions or purposes.
Combining Actions: It is often used when someone wants to combine two activities or achieve multiple objectives at once.
Casual to Formal Use: The phrase can be used in both casual and formal contexts, making it versatile in conversation and writing.

JLPT Level
N1

Sample sentenes

日本語にほんごの勉強べんきょうを兼かねて、日本にほんのアニメを見みています。
I watch Japanese anime while also studying Japanese.

日本語にほんごの勉強べんきょうを兼かねて、日本人の友達ともだちとチャットをしています。
I chat with Japanese friends while also studying Japanese.

ダイエットを兼かねて、毎週まいしゅうジムに通かよっています。
I go to the gym every week while also dieting.

本日ほんじつはご挨拶あいさつを兼かねて、当社とうしゃの新商品しんしょうひんのご紹介しょうかいに参まいりました。
Today, I have come to introduce our new products while also offering my greetings.